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SPCE 611 Exam 2 TermsAccuracy
The extent to which observed values, the data produced by measuring an
event, match the true state, or true values, of the event as it exists in nature
believability
The extent to which the researcher convinces herself and others that the data
are trustworthy and deserve interpretation
calibration
the process of comparing the data produced by a measurement system to a
known standard or true value and when sources of error are found using that
information to correct or improve measurement system
continuous measurement
Measurement conducted in a manner such that all instances of the response
class(es) of interest are detected during the observation period
direct measurement
Occurs when the behavior that is measured is the same as the behavior that
is the focus of the investigation
, discontinuous measurement
measurement conducted in a manner such that some instances of the
response class(es) of interest may not be detected
exact count-per-interval IOA
The percentage of total intervals in which two observers recorded the same
count
indirect measurement
Occurs when the behavior that is measured is in some way different from the
behavior of interest, considered less valid than direct measurement because
inferences about relation between the data obtained and the actual behavior
of interest are required
Interobserver Agreement (IOA)
The degree to which two or more independent observers report the same
observed values after measuring the same events
interval-by-interval IOA
An index of the agreement between observers for data obtained by interval
recording or time sampling measurement.
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