Rate refers to the number of times a behaviorBehavior refers to any activity or action that living organisms engage in, which can be observed, measured, and analyzed. It encompasses all interactions an organism has with its environment, inc... More occurs within a specific time period. It is calculated by dividing the frequencyIn Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), frequency refers to the number of times a specific behavior occurs during a given observation period. This is a basic measurement that tracks how often a behavior h... More of the behavior by the length of time observed, allowing for a standardized measure of behavior over time.
Example
If a student raises their hand 10 times during a 30-minute lesson, the rate of hand-raising behavior is 10 occurrences per 30 minutes, or 0.33 hand raises per minute. This helps compare how often a behavior occurs relative to the time available for it to happen.