In Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), trend refers to the overall direction or pattern of data points in a graph over time. It indicates whether the 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 is increasing, decreasing, or remaining stable across sessions. Identifying trends helps behavior analysts assess the effectiveness of an intervention and make decisions about adjusting or continuing strategies.
Example
A behavior analyst tracks the frequency of a student’s hand-raising behavior during class over several weeks. If the number of hand-raises increases consistently across sessions, this indicates an increasing trend. Conversely, if the behavior decreases, it shows a decreasing trend. If 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 stays the same across sessions, it indicates a stable trend.