Question
Difficulty: medium. Skill: apply. Type: applied scenario.
Two observers collect frequency data on interrupting peers during waiting for attention in a vocational training room. Observer 1 records 13 responses and Observer 2 records 9 responses for the same session. What should the BCBA do with this information? The team is preparing for a parent review meeting.
A
Average the numbers and ignore agreement
B
Use only the higher number because it is safer
C
Calculate IOA and review observer training if agreement is low
Correct answer
D
Stop measuring the behavior