BACB Exam BCABA Topic 3 Question 92 Discussion

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

Question #: 92
Topic #: 3

[All Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst Questions]

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 Lovetta at Jul 10, 2024, 05:11 AM

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Avery

2 months ago

Yes, interobserver agreement is important for ensuring consistency in measurements, but ultimately accuracy is about how well the data reflects the true values.

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Reuben

2 months ago

But what about interobserver agreement? Doesn't that also play a role in accuracy?

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Jennie

2 months ago

C is the clear winner. Accuracy is all about how close you are to the truth, not just looking precise on paper.

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Carli

26 days ago

Definitely, accuracy is more than just looking precise, it's about being close to the truth.

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Alease

1 months ago

Yes, it's important for the data to match the true values of what is being measured.

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Dulce

1 months ago

I agree, accuracy is all about how close the data is to the true values.

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Odelia

2 months ago

Accuracy is key, it's not just about looking good on paper but being close to the truth.

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Paulene

2 months ago

Definitely, it's important for the data to match the actual events or behavior being measured.

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Blondell

2 months ago

I agree, accuracy is all about how close the data is to the true values.

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Diane

3 months ago

I agree with Avery, accuracy is about how close the data is to the actual values.

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Vicki

3 months ago

Haha, B is a good one. 'The person collecting the data reports it's accurate' - yeah, that's not how it works!

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Chantay

2 months ago

C) the data match the true values of the events or behavior measured.

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Jennie

2 months ago

A) the data have high interobserver agreement.

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Carmela

3 months ago

Hmm, I'm going to go with C. Measuring accuracy is all about capturing the real-world values, not just the appearance of the data.

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Tamra

3 months ago

D seems like the most logical answer here. Precision in graphing can show how accurate the measurement is, right?

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Garry

3 months ago

I'm pretty sure the answer is C. Accuracy refers to how well the data matches the true values, not just high agreement or pretty graphs.

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Kenny

2 months ago

Exactly, accuracy is crucial for making reliable conclusions based on the data collected.

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Pamella

2 months ago

So, it's not just about everyone agreeing on the data, but actually matching the true values.

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Leonardo

2 months ago

Yeah, accuracy is all about getting the real picture of what's being measured.

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Dortha

3 months ago

I think you're right, accuracy is about how close the data is to the true values.

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Avery

3 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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