Essential Reading
Please read the article below, which summarises how and why we graph in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
The Power of Data Graphing in Applied Behavior Analysis
In the field of ABA, graphing data plays a crucial role in assessing behaviours that challenge and teaching new skills. Behaviour analysts use data graphs to objectively measure and analyse behaviour, make informed decisions for intervention, and track progress over time.
The article covers:
- Why Behaviour Analysts Graph Data
- Features of a Graph
- Analysing Data on Behaviours That Challenge
- Analysing Data using Trend, Level, and Variability
- Utilising Data Graphs in Teaching New Skills
- Risks Associated with Not Graphing Data
By visualising behaviour patterns, analysts can identify trends and make necessary adjustments to interventions. Without graphing, subjective interpretations and ineffective planning can lead to poor outcomes.
Optional Reading
The following link to the Educate Autism website discusses graphing and interpreting graphs within ABA. It includes graphics that you may find helpful when revising for the RBT exam:
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