Why Is It Important to Collect Continuous Rather Than Just

question 7

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to collect continuous rather than just pre- and post-test data on children's behavior?

• A) it provides teachers with an estimate of students' intellectual functioning
• B) it reduces the likelihood of a teacher prematurely terminating an effective intervention or unduly continuing an ineffective intervention
• C) it increases the number of times a teacher must use duration or frequency recording techniques versus time sampling
• D) it reduces the need for teachers to obtain records of students' scores on tests, quizzes, and assignments

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