Permanent Product Recordingย is a measurement method in whichย behaviorย is assessed after it has occurred by evaluating the lasting changes or effects theย behaviorย has produced on the environment. Instead of observing theย behaviorย directly, the observer evaluates the outcome or โproductโ of theย behavior.
Example
A teacher who wants to track how often a student completes their homework may use permanent product recording. Rather than watching the student do the homework, the teacher evaluates the completed assignments handed in at the end of each day or week. The homework assignments serve as a permanent product that reflects the studentโsย behaviorย of completing their work.