Data 101

it's important to have consistency across the team to collect the most accurate data

interobserver agreement

the degree to which data from two or more independent observers record data from the same event

reliability vs accuracy

reliability uses the same tool every time

accuracy is a little more subjective

operational definitions

description of an behavior or environmental event that outlines what to observe and how to record data. these descriptions must be objective, clear, complete and individualized to learner

what guides your operational definitions?

objective, clear, complete, individualized

observation dos

-record data immediately

-follow the operational definition

-focus on what you can see and hear

-ask supervisor and questions you have

observation don’ts

-rely on memory

-guess about what meets the operational definition

-make assumptions about mental states or feelings

-avoid bringing questions or concerns to supervisor