To Avoid Observer Fatigue When Measuring Communication and Interaction, Sampling

question 8

Multiple Choice

To avoid observer fatigue when measuring communication and interaction, sampling procedures are used in place of continuous recording. If a behavior is recorded every time it occurs, the procedure is known as:

• A) Time sample recording
• B) Frequency recording
• C) Interval recording
• D) Event rating

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Definitions:

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