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What Do We Mean by the Relative Duration of a Behavior

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What do we mean by the relative duration of a behavior? Give and explain an example in which relative duration might be more appropriate than frequency.


Definitions:

Interval Scale

A type of measurement scale that allows for the quantification and comparison of the magnitude of differences between items, but does not have a true zero point.

Five-Point Scale

A measurement tool or survey response option scale that utilizes five discrete points, often used for evaluating attitudes, opinions, or behaviors.

Participants

Individuals who take part in a study or experiment, contributing data for analysis.

Ratio Scales

Measurement scales that have a true zero point and allow for comparisons of absolute magnitude; examples include height, weight, and duration.

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