Continuous measurement procedures involve observing and recording every instance of a behaviorBehavior refers to any activity or action that living o... that occurs during a given observation period. In AppliedApplied means that the behaviors targeted for change in... Behavior Analysis (ABA), continuous measurement allows behavior analysts to track the frequencyIn Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), frequency refers to the ..., durationDuration refers to the length of time that a behavior occurs..., latencyLatency refers to the amount of time that passes between a g..., or other dimensions of a behavior with precision. This method provides accurate and comprehensive data on how often and how long a behavior occurs, which helps in evaluating the effectiveness of interventions.
Example
A behavior analyst is working with a student who exhibits tantrum behaviors. Using continuous measurement, the analyst tracks every instance of the student’s tantrums during a 30-minute observation period. The analyst records the frequency (how many tantrums occur), the duration (how long each tantrum lasts), and the latency (how much time passes between a given prompt and the onset of a tantrum). This detailed data allows the analyst to develop an effectiveEffective refers to one of the seven dimensions of ... intervention plan and monitor the student’s progress over time.