Choosing an ABA Recording Method
Select the right data collection method when adding behaviors and skills.
Choosing a Recording Method
Select the right data collection method when configuring behaviors and skills in TallyFlex. Your choice determines how you’ll track progress during sessions.
Decision Guide
Follow the flowchart to select the right recording method:
Quick Reference
| Method | Question It Answers | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Percent Correct | ”How accurate?” | DTT, skill acquisition, structured teaching |
| Frequency | ”How many times?” | Countable behaviors with clear start/end |
| Duration | ”How long?” | When length matters more than count |
| Latency | ”How quickly?” | Response time to instruction/cue |
| Partial Interval | ”Did it occur?” | Rapid/continuous behaviors to decrease |
| Whole Interval | ”Was it sustained?” | Engagement behaviors to increase |
Need guided help? Try our interactive Recording Method Finder — answer a few questions and get a personalized recommendation.
Configuration Options
Customize each recording method when adding behaviors:
Duration Recording:
- Set minimum duration threshold to auto-discard brief occurrences
Latency Recording:
- Set maximum latency to auto-stop timer and prevent outliers
Interval Recording (Partial & Whole):
- Choose interval length (typically 10-30 seconds)
- Enable notification alerts at each interval
Understanding Interval Bias
Important: Interval recording methods have inherent measurement bias.
- Partial Interval tends to overestimate frequency → Conservative choice for problem behaviors you want to decrease
- Whole Interval tends to underestimate duration → Conservative choice for engagement behaviors you want to increase
Choose the method that errs on the side of caution for your treatment goals.
What’s Next?
- Add a Behavior or Skill - Configure your first tracker
- Recording Methods During Sessions - How to use each method
- Working with Graphs - Visualize your data
Need Help?
Questions about recording methods? Email support@tallyflex.com for assistance.