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Temporal distributions of problem behavior based on scatter plot analysis

S Kahng1, B A Iwata, S M Fischer

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611, USA.

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|January 19, 1999
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Scatter plots are common for behavior analysis, but this study found they rarely show reliable temporal patterns. Statistical process control charts were more effective in identifying when problem behavior is likely to occur.

Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Science
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Research Methodology

Background:

  • Scatter plots are frequently used to identify temporal patterns in problem behavior.
  • The general utility and effectiveness of scatter plots for this purpose remain under-researched.
  • Understanding the reliability of scatter plot analysis is crucial for accurate behavioral assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the general utility of scatter plots in identifying temporal patterns of problem behavior.
  • To compare the effectiveness of scatter plot analysis with statistical process control (SPC) methods.
  • To assess the frequency of reliable temporal patterns in problem behavior within residential settings.

Main Methods:

  • Continuous observations of 20 individuals in residential facilities over 30 days.

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  • Data collected in 30-min intervals during waking hours and converted into scatter plots.
  • Visual analysis of scatter plots and transformation into aggregate control charts using SPC procedures.

    • Main Results:

    • Visual analysis of 15 scatter plots revealed no reliable temporal patterns in problem behavior.
    • Aggregate control charts identified specific 30-min intervals where problem behavior was more likely in 12 out of 15 datasets.
    • This suggests statistical methods may be more sensitive than visual inspection of scatter plots.

    Conclusions:

    • Standard scatter plot analysis may not reliably detect temporal patterns in problem behavior.
    • Statistical process control charts offer a more sensitive approach to identifying high-probability behavior intervals.
    • Functional or descriptive analyses may be more precise and efficient for understanding behavior-environment relationships.