A Common Way to Measure the Intensity of Behaviors Observed

question 12

Multiple Choice

A common way to measure the intensity of behaviors observed in the classroom is to

• A) put a hidden tape recorder in the room.
• B) count the behaviors, and then multiply them by a transformation scale.
• C) use a rating scale that calibrates amplitude in some manner.
• D) use a speech analyzer.

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