What does continuous measurement record?

Continuous measurement is a comprehensive approach that captures every single occurrence of a behavior within a designated time frame. This method allows practitioners to collect detailed data about the frequency, duration, or intensity of behaviors, providing an accurate representation of how often a behavior takes place and its overall patterns.

By measuring every instance of the behavior, continuous measurement facilitates precise analysis, enabling practitioners to identify trends, make informed decisions, and adjust interventions as necessary. This thorough data gathering is critical in fields like behavioral analysis, where understanding the nuances of a behavior can significantly influence the effectiveness of therapeutic strategies.

Other methods may focus on different aspects or less detailed occurrences of behavior. Since continuous measurement records every instance, it generates a complete dataset that can support more robust interpretations of behavior change over time.