Which type of measurement is ideal for increasing behavior?

Whole interval recording is particularly useful for measuring increasing behaviors because it requires the observer to look for the presence of a behavior throughout the entire interval of time. This method is designed to capture the behavior's occurrence consistently and is sensitive to the establishment of that behavior over time.

When using whole interval recording, the observer checks whether the target behavior occurs during each interval. For an increasing behavior, this type of measurement helps in depicting trends over time, showing whether the behavior is occurring more often as the intervals progress. By focusing on the totality of the interval, this method encourages a more comprehensive view of the behavior's intensity and duration, rather than merely its presence or absence, allowing for a more robust assessment of improvement.

Other methods, such as partial interval recording or momentary time sampling, might overlook instances of behavior that occur just at the end or not continuously throughout the interval. Continuous measurement, while detailed, may not always be feasible in practical settings due to the demand of constant observation. Therefore, whole interval recording is especially suited for evaluations in scenarios where the goal is to foster an increase in specific behaviors.