Question

a behavior analyst monitors the rate of a specific behavior during a 30 - minute observation period. the data collected indicate the following occurrences: observation 1: 12 occurrences observation 2: 10 occurrences observation 3: 8 occurrences what is the rate of the behavior per minute based on the given data? a) 0.4 occurrences per minute b) 0.6 occurrences per minute c) 0.8 occurrences per minute d) 1.0 occurrences per minute

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total occurrences

Add the number of occurrences in each observation: \(12 + 10+8=30\)

Step2: Calculate rate per minute

Divide the total occurrences by the total time (30 minutes). Rate \(=\frac{30}{30}\)

Answer:

D. 1.0 occurrences per minute