Question

Which of the following data recording procedures is best used for behaviors that have a clear ending and beginning, do not occur throughout an interval, but still occur at high rates?
a. partial intervalb. time samplingc. whole intervald. duration

Answer 1

Answer:

a. partial interval

Explanation:

Partial Interval data recording method of data collection involves recording whether an event occurs or does not during a defined interval.

It is different than whole interval data recording because partial interval doesn't occur throughout the entire interval.

In partial interval recording, discrete behaviors are observed. For example, this kind of behavior can be a person swearing or hitting to someone, a student participating in class discussions etc.