The Investigator Should Start with the Suspect First, Then Interview

question 29

True/False

The investigator should start with the suspect first, then interview outward.

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Definitions:

Interval Recording

A data collection method where the observation period is divided into intervals, and the presence or absence of behavior is recorded in each interval.

Counting Behavior

The process of systematically tallying instances of a specific behavior for the purpose of analysis or intervention.

Baseline

A term used to describe data collected from behavioral observations of a target behavior before intervention is implemented. Baseline data help teachers determine whether an intervention was effective by comparing the rate at which a behavior occurred before and after the intervention was implemented.

Placebo Effect

A phenomenon where an individual experiences a perceived improvement in condition or symptoms after receiving a treatment that has no therapeutic effect.