Instructions: For this measurement assignment you will (a) practice operationally defining target behavior(s), (b) align the behavior dimension of interest to an appropriate measurement system, (c) collect primary and secondary observation data, (d) calculate interobserver agreement (IOA), and (e) visually represent the data through graphing. You will do this across TWO measurement systems. This assignment should include the following information: Operationally define target behavior(s). For this assignment you may use the same target behavior or different target behaviors across the TWO measurement systems you select. Be sure to include all four elements of an operational definition. Select TWO appropriate measurement systems (choose from the options found in Behavior Documentation Table) that are aligned with the behavior dimension of interest for that target behavior(s). Please note event recording (e.g., tally marks, count data) is not an option in the table from which to choose. As primary observer, conduct three observations (e.g., same instructional subject, same time of day, three days in a row) for each of the TWO measurement systems. Record data on data collection sheets and graph the data using a computer program such as Excel or Numbers. For one observation within each of the TWO measurement systems, include a secondary observer to simultaneously observe and record data with you. Compute interobserver agreement (IOA) on one datum point (e.g., one observation) from each of the TWO measurement systems to demonstrate reliability. Use the provided Word templatePreview the document to submit your assignment. Requirements 1. Select one measurement systems from each column (total of TWO) in the table below and in the table in the assignment Word templatePreview the document. Complete the Behavior Documentation Table in the assignment Word templatePreview the document (shown below) by checking the boxes to show which two measurement systems you selected for this assignment. Behavior Documentation Table Check one measurement system from this column – 2 points: Check one measurement system from this column – 2 points: ▢ Partial-Interval Recording ▢ Whole-Interval Recording ▢ Momentary Time Sampling ▢ Latency ▢ Duration For each measurement system chosen, complete appropriate Data Collection sheets (scan and turn in with assignment, two sets — one set for each measurement system) Observe and complete at least three observations for each measurement system, using appropriately aligned data collection sheets. Include a secondary observer for at least one observation per measurement system and calculate IOA. Graph the primary observer’s data for each measurement system (two graphs). Label the X and Y axes and adhere to APA guidelines for graphs. Consider using Excel or Numbers to graph the data, or update the graph within the assignment Word templatePreview the document. Calculate reliability. Compute IOA on one data point (i.e., observation) for each measurement system. Report how you computed IOA, including naming the IOA formula used, citing the reference for the formula (e.g., Cooper, Heron, & Heward, 2007), and showing all math work. Then describe and interpret corresponding results. In selecting data collection sheets you may: Create your own data collection sheets. Select data collection sheets from the SPED 743 handouts located in the Files tab (e.g., HO 09 Step 3 Baseline Data Collection_Momentary.doc). Select data collection sheets from the textbook (e.g., Cooper, Heron, & Heward, 2007; Umbreit, Ferro, Liaupsin, & Lane, 2007). Select data collection sheets from the Iris Center (e.g., Measuring Behavior Case Study iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/wp-content/uploads/pdf_case_studies/ics_measbeh.pdf (Links to an external site.)). 2. Write a well-constructed 1-2 page paper for each recording system (4 pages maximum) using the provided assignment Word templatePreview the document. Answer all elements outlined in the scoring guidelines below. Use APA formatting. Scan and submit all data collection sheets. Include a title page and references, which do not count toward the 4 page maximum. Abstract is not necessary. Confirm you have two graphs and the Behavior Documentation Table is completed. 3. Please upload your completed assignment Word templatePreview the document file using the following naming convention: LASTNAME_FIRSTINITIAL_SPED743_M3_Measurement.docx. Please send ONE final file by combining everything into the Word template (by scanning all data collection sheets and inserting as images) or as a PDF. Behavior Measurement Scoring Guidelines (answer separately for each recording system) Define the Target Behavior (label) and Operational Definition (include examples and non- examples). – 8 points each Provide the name of the measurement system selected and the justification for the selection. Be sure your justification includes why the chosen measurement system was more appropriate than other options. – 10 points each Insert scanned data collection sheets from primary and secondary observers (must be attached for each of the three probes plus secondary data collector for each measurement system) and explain how you collected data. Be sure to describe in detail how your chosen measurement system works and what you actually did to collect data so the reader can tell data collection procedures match the chosen measurement system. – 10 points each Include graph with a minimum of 3 data collection points for each measurement system. Make sure to label X and Y axes as well as adhering to APA guidelines. – 10 points each Calculate reliability. Compute IOA on one datum per measurement system and report how you computed IOA (what formula you used, citation for the formula, show all math work). Then describe and interpret the corresponding results. – 10 points each
Writing instructions
Writing instructions
Instructions: For this measurement assignment you will (a) practice operationally defining target behavior(s), (b) align the behavior dimension of interest to an appropriate measurement system, (c) collect primary and secondary observation data, (d) calculate interobserver agreement (IOA), and (e) visually represent the data through graphing. You will do this across TWO measurement systems. This assignment should include the following information: Operationally define target behavior(s). For this assignment you may use the same target behavior or different target behaviors across the TWO measurement systems you select. Be sure to include all four elements of an operational definition. Select TWO appropriate measurement systems (choose from the options found in Behavior Documentation Table) that are aligned with the behavior dimension of interest for that target behavior(s). Please note event recording (e.g., tally marks, count data) is not an option in the table from which to choose. As primary observer, conduct three observations (e.g., same instructional subject, same time of day, three days in a row) for each of the TWO measurement systems. Record data on data collection sheets and graph the data using a computer program such as Excel or Numbers. For one observation within each of the TWO measurement systems, include a secondary observer to simultaneously observe and record data with you. Compute interobserver agreement (IOA) on one datum point (e.g., one observation) from each of the TWO measurement systems to demonstrate reliability. Use the provided Word templatePreview the document to submit your assignment. Requirements 1. Select one measurement systems from each column (total of TWO) in the table below and in the table in the assignment Word templatePreview the document. Complete the Behavior Documentation Table in the assignment Word templatePreview the document (shown below) by checking the boxes to show which two measurement systems you selected for this assignment. Behavior Documentation Table Check one measurement system from this column – 2 points: Check one measurement system from this column – 2 points: ▢ Partial-Interval Recording ▢ Whole-Interval Recording ▢ Momentary Time Sampling ▢ Latency ▢ Duration For each measurement system chosen, complete appropriate Data Collection sheets (scan and turn in with assignment, two sets — one set for each measurement system) Observe and complete at least three observations for each measurement system, using appropriately aligned data collection sheets. Include a secondary observer for at least one observation per measurement system and calculate IOA. Graph the primary observer’s data for each measurement system (two graphs). Label the X and Y axes and adhere to APA guidelines for graphs. Consider using Excel or Numbers to graph the data, or update the graph within the assignment Word templatePreview the document. Calculate reliability. Compute IOA on one data point (i.e., observation) for each measurement system. Report how you computed IOA, including naming the IOA formula used, citing the reference for the formula (e.g., Cooper, Heron, & Heward, 2007), and showing all math work. Then describe and interpret corresponding results. In selecting data collection sheets you may: Create your own data collection sheets. Select data collection sheets from the SPED 743 handouts located in the Files tab (e.g., HO 09 Step 3 Baseline Data Collection_Momentary.doc). Select data collection sheets from the textbook (e.g., Cooper, Heron, & Heward, 2007; Umbreit, Ferro, Liaupsin, & Lane, 2007). Select data collection sheets from the Iris Center (e.g., Measuring Behavior Case Study iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/wp-content/uploads/pdf_case_studies/ics_measbeh.pdf (Links to an external site.)). 2. Write a well-constructed 1-2 page paper for each recording system (4 pages maximum) using the provided assignment Word templatePreview the document. Answer all elements outlined in the scoring guidelines below. Use APA formatting. Scan and submit all data collection sheets. Include a title page and references, which do not count toward the 4 page maximum. Abstract is not necessary. Confirm you have two graphs and the Behavior Documentation Table is completed. 3. Please upload your completed assignment Word templatePreview the document file using the following naming convention: LASTNAME_FIRSTINITIAL_SPED743_M3_Measurement.docx. Please send ONE final file by combining everything into the Word template (by scanning all data collection sheets and inserting as images) or as a PDF. Behavior Measurement Scoring Guidelines (answer separately for each recording system) Define the Target Behavior (label) and Operational Definition (include examples and non- examples). – 8 points each Provide the name of the measurement system selected and the justification for the selection. Be sure your justification includes why the chosen measurement system was more appropriate than other options. – 10 points each Insert scanned data collection sheets from primary and secondary observers (must be attached for each of the three probes plus secondary data collector for each measurement system) and explain how you collected data. Be sure to describe in detail how your chosen measurement system works and what you actually did to collect data so the reader can tell data collection procedures match the chosen measurement system. – 10 points each Include graph with a minimum of 3 data collection points for each measurement system. Make sure to label X and Y axes as well as adhering to APA guidelines. – 10 points each Calculate reliability. Compute IOA on one datum per measurement system and report how you computed IOA (what formula you used, citation for the formula, show all math work). Then describe and interpret the corresponding results. – 10 points each
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