Kristin thought that Jacob was interrupting story time everyday. ...

[elizabeth18]

Kristin thought that Jacob was interrupting story time everyday. She asked the principal, Rachel, to observe Jacob for a 30-minute period using a chart that would allow her to record the time and frequency of each interruption. Kristin is using a method of data collection referred to as an _________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

If a teacher wanted to watch a certain behavior, such as biting, explain what the preferred observation method would be?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[izzat]

Answer to Question 1

Event sampling
RATIONALE: Event samplings focus on observing a specific behavior. Kristin wanted to know
how frequently Jacob interrupted the class so she would know if this was a real
problem or just her irritation with Jacob.

Answer to Question 2

frequency and duration measures, keeping a running record

[elizabeth18]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[amynguyen1221]

Gracias!