BACB Exam BCABA Topic 3 Question 84 Discussion

Actual exam question for BACB's Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst exam

Question #: 84
Topic #: 3

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Accuracy of measurement refers to the extent to whicH.

Athe data have high interobserver agreement.

Bthe person collecting the data reports that it is accurate.

Cthe data match the true values of the events or behavior measured.

Dprecise values can be depicted in a graph to show behavior change.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Trinidad at Apr 12, 2024, 08:06 AM

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Ruth

4 months ago

I think option A is also important, as high interobserver agreement can help ensure the accuracy of measurements.

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Katlyn

4 months ago

I agree with option C too, it's important for research and data analysis to have reliable and valid measurements.

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Laticia

4 months ago

I think option C is correct, because accurate measurement means that the data reflects the actual values.

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Blossom

4 months ago

Accuracy of measurement refers to the extent to which the data match the true values of the events or behavior measured.

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Bulah

4 months ago

That's a good point, having precise values displayed visually can definitely help in interpreting the data accurately.

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Dudley

4 months ago

But wouldn't precise values being depicted in a graph to show behavior change also contribute to accuracy (D)?

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Orville

5 months ago

I believe accuracy also involves ensuring that the person collecting the data reports it accurately (B).

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Amber

5 months ago

However, accuracy doesn't necessarily mean that the data have high interobserver agreement (A).

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Quiana

5 months ago

I agree, accuracy is crucial in collecting reliable information for analysis.

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Deangelo

6 months ago

I think accuracy of measurement refers to how well the data match the true values of what is being measured (C).

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Tambra

5 months ago

Yes, exactly. It's important to minimize any errors in measurement to ensure accuracy.

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Tricia

5 months ago

So, in other words, it's about getting the most precise data possible?

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Isabella

5 months ago

I agree, accuracy of measurement is all about how closely the data matches the true values.

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Refugia

6 months ago

Yeah, I'm with Lizette on this one. B is more about the researcher's perception, not the actual accuracy of the measurements. C is the only choice that gets to the heart of the matter.

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Nah, that's not how it works. Just because someone says the data is accurate doesn't mean it actually matches reality. That's the whole point of accuracy - the data has to be objectively true, not just reported as such.

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Shantay

6 months ago

I dunno, guys. I was kind of leaning towards B. I mean, if the person collecting the data says it's accurate, then doesn't that kinda make it accurate? Isn't that what we're going for?

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Tamra

6 months ago

Exactly, C is the only one that really captures the essence of accuracy. The other options are more about secondary factors, not the core meaning of the term.

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Gladis

7 months ago

Yeah, I agree. A and B seem more about the reliability and reporting of the data, not the accuracy itself. And D is just about the precision of the data, not the accuracy.

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Raul

7 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I think the answer has to be C - the data matching the true values of the events or behavior measured. That's what accuracy is all about, isn't it?

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