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Lesson 1: Introduction to Intervention

Collecting Data and Making Decisions

Data collection and decision-making are often overlooked parts of intervention. This feedback loop helps to ensure that clients receive effective treatment. In this segment we discuss types of data used for decision-making as well as ethical requirements.

Video 1.8. Collecting Data and Making Decisions Transcript
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Self-Check

  • Which form of data allows the interventionist to match the most effective intervention with the targeted behavior?

    • Treatment data Incorrect
    • Baseline data Incorrect
    • Functional assessment Correct!
    • Social validity data Incorrect

  • Rebecca has developed a plan to decrease motor stereotypy for Jordan and has trained the classroom paraprofessionals to run the intervention. She is concerned, however, that not all of the staff members are running the intervention according to the given plan. What is Rebecca interested in assessing?

    • Social validity Incorrect
    • Function Incorrect
    • Treatment integrity Correct!
    • Cost effectiveness Incorrect

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