Data Collection
Data Collection
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Data collection is used to establish baselines for behavioral challenges, monitor progress on those challenges, and inform interventions meant to improve behaviors. The key to collecting meaningful data is understanding the end goal. Are you interested in tracking how often a behavior occurs? A simple tally chart to collect frequency data may work best. Are you interested in determining the underlying cause, or function, of a behavior? Collecting A-B-C data may be a more appropriate method.
“Without data, you’re just another person with an opinion.”
W. Edwards Deming
FUNCTIONS OF BEHAVIOR
Attention-Seeking
The student gains attention (negative or positive) from others (peers or adults).
Escape-Seeking
The student avoids something aversive or non-preferred (task, activity, item, person, location).
Control-Seeking
The student gains access to something preferred (task, activity, item, person, location).
Sensory-Seeking
The student gains access to preferred stimulation (visual, tactile, auditory).
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