When Collecting Baseline Measurements for a Single-Case Experiment, Researchers Hope

question 175

Multiple Choice

When collecting baseline measurements for a single-case experiment, researchers hope to find behavior that

• A) fluctuates greatly.
• B) gradually increases.
• C) gradually decreases.
• D) is stable.

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Definitions:

Validity

The extent to which performance on a measure (such as a test score) is related to what the measure is designed to assess (such as job performance).

Relevant

Pertaining to or connected with the matter at hand; applicable or significant to the topic being discussed.

Paired-comparison Method

A technique in performance appraisal where an employee's performance is compared directly with that of another employee.

Consistency

The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar manner, allowing for reliability and predictability.