Chapter 8

A process of gathering information by looking at students and their environments.

• Data Collection

• observation

• Documentation

• Checklist

Define error of transmission

• when the observer shifts away from the original objective

• Frequently occurs when the observer is not able to complete notes during the observation

• When observers record behaviors in an improper sequence

• The consistency or stability of the observations

Intensity recording measures the degree of the behavior​ (a)  

• True
• False

What is the measure of the length of time a specific event or behavior persists

A procedure in which the observer records a behavior each time it occurs during a given period

• Running record

• Anecdotal record

• Duration recording

• Event recording

Define error of omission

• To leave out information that is helpful or important to understanding a student's behavior

• Including information that did not actually occur

• record behaviors in an improper sequence

• Adjustments that individuals make in behaviors

1. 1. Teacher = will observe and collect data on the behaviors that are frequently happening from the student

2. 2. School psychologist = will also observe student in different environments or settings to see the disruptive behaviors in the classroom

3. 3. Parents = will provide information to teacher about "at home" behaviors, medical health, fill -out questionnaire about their child

1. 1. High involvement = student participates fully in the activity

2. 2. Medium involvement = student joined the other peers but showed little interest.

3. 3. Low involvement = student primarily watched and occasionally shouted words of encouragement or commented on the activity

4. 4. No involvement = student ignored the activity

What is a brief Narrative description of an event or events that the observer considers important

• latency recording

• duration recording

• checklist

• anecdotal recording

Match the following

• How long does it last?

• Locus

• What it looks like?

• Duration

• How strong?

• Intensity

• Where does it happen?

• Topography

• Condition? Lapse?

• Latency