Continuous Measurement refers to data collection methods in which every instance of a behaviorBehavior refers to any activity or action that living organ... is recorded during the observation period. This type of measurement aims to capture all occurrences of a behavior, providing an accurate and comprehensive picture of how often, for how long, or how intensely a behavior happens.
Common Types of Continuous Measurement:
- FrequencyFrequency or Count is a simple measure of how often a par...: Counting how many times a behavior occurs.
- DurationDuration refers to the total amount of time a specific beh...: Measuring how long a behavior lasts from start to finish.
- LatencyLatency refers to the time between the presentation of a st...: Recording the time between a stimulusStimulus is defined as any change in the environment or for... (e.g., instruction) and the start of the behavior.
- Interresponse Time (IRT): The time between two consecutive instances of the behavior.
Example:
A behavior analyst is observing how many times a student raises their hand during a 30-minute class. Every instance of hand-raising is recorded during the entire observation period to get a complete count (frequency) of the behavior.