Have you ever collected data on problem behaviour and then realized the data is not providing you with the information you are seeking? For instance, have you collected frequency data, but then really wanted to analyze whether or not tantrums were decreasing in length?

Dr. LeBlanc and her colleagues have a solution! They have created an evidenced-based algorithm to determine what data collection method is best throughout baseline and treatment conditions.

It’s a great read and really breaks it down. In addition to providing you with an algorithm for determining best practice data collection procedures, they also define the specific types of data collections procedures. No more confusing momentary time sampling with partial interval recording with frequency with duration! lol

Attached is LeBlanc’s algorithm and a one-pager of definitions directly from the article.