What This Document Is
This is a completed data graphing assignment for SPCE 609, Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis at Ball State University, submitted by Amanda Fernandez de Lara on October 3, 2021. The assignment focuses on collecting and graphically representing behavioral data related to hand flapping in a 7-year-old girl named Kelly, who has been diagnosed with Rett Syndrome.
Why This Document Matters
This assignment is intended for students enrolled in SPCE 609. It serves as a practical application of data collection and graphing techniques learned in the course, specifically utilizing partial interval recording. It demonstrates how to translate a behavioral concern into an operational definition, select a data collection method, and visually represent baseline data.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document is a *completed* assignment; it does not provide instruction on *how* to complete the assignment. It showcases one student’s approach and data, and does not cover alternative methods or interpretations. It is a single example and should not be used as a substitute for understanding the underlying principles of behavior analysis.
What This Document Provides
The document includes: an operational definition of hand flapping, a rationale for choosing partial interval recording, a data collection plan outlining intervals and timepoints, sample baseline data presented in a table and a preliminary graph, and percentage calculations for each interval. It does *not* include intervention data, a fully developed graph with appropriate labels, or a detailed analysis of the data trends. This preview does not contain the full assignment or any instructor feedback.
