objective
running record
subjective
anecdotal record
confidentiality
baseline
frequency count
developmental checklist
interpretation
A list of skills children should master, or behaviors they should exhibit at a certain age.
To rely on personal opinions and feelings, rather than facts, to judge an event.
A report of a child’s actions that concentrates on a specific behavior or area of development.
A record of everything observed for a set period, such as 15 minutes.
A count made before any steps are taken to try and change a behavior.
The protection of another person’s privacy by limiting access to personal information.
The analysis an observer forms and expresses about what was observed.
A tally of how often a certain behavior occurs.
Something is factual, and leaves aside personal feelings and prejudices.
