C-5: Distinguish between continuous and discontinuous measurement procedures ©

Target Terms: continuous measurement, discontinuous measurement 

Continuous Measurement

Definition: Measurement procedures that may detect all instances of a behavior.

Examples:

  • Duration
  • Frequency
  • Latency
  • Inter Response Time (IRT)

Discontinuous Measurement

Definition: Measurement procedures that may not detect all instances of a behavior.

Examples:

  • Partial Interval
  • Whole Interval
  • Momentary Time Sampling

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