scholarly journals FURTHER REAPPRAISAL OF MOMENTARY TIME SAMPLING AND PARTIAL-INTERVAL RECORDING

1993 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 277-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Harrop ◽  
Michael Daniels
Keyword(s):  
Time Sampling ◽  
Momentary Time Sampling ◽  
Partial Interval ◽  
Interval Recording

The Use of Momentary Time Sampling and Partial Interval Recording in Behavioural Research

1990 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Harrop ◽  
Michael Daniels ◽  
Christine Foulkes
Keyword(s):  
Computer Simulation ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Time Sampling ◽  
Momentary Time Sampling ◽  
Mode Of Operation ◽  
Behavioural Research ◽  
Partial Interval ◽  
Interval Recording ◽  
Absolute Duration

The inherent properties of momentary time sampling (MTS) and partial interval recording (PIR) are examined. Findings derived from computer simulation investigations are discussed in terms of the mode of operation of the two time-sampling techniques. It is seen that the advantage of MTS is that it can, under certain restricted circumstances, estimate absolute duration of behaviour occurring. The important disadvantage of MTS is that it is relatively insensitive when estimating degree of change of behaviour. In contrast, although PIR cannot accurately measure absolute duration it is more sensitive to behaviour change than is MTS. It is concluded that the practitioner who wishes to use one of these methods of time sampling must carefully consider the aims and possible effects of the investigation before deciding which method to use.

scholarly journals A COMPARISON OF MOMENTARY TIME SAMPLING AND PARTIAL-INTERVAL RECORDING FOR EVALUATING FUNCTIONAL RELATIONS

2007 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 501-514 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maeve G. Meany-Daboul ◽  
Eileen M. Roscoe ◽  
Jason C. Bourret ◽  
William H. Ahearn
Keyword(s):  
Time Sampling ◽  
Momentary Time Sampling ◽  
Functional Relations ◽  
Partial Interval ◽  
Interval Recording

Momentary Time Sampling and Partial Interval Recording: A Rejoinder to Adams (1991)

1994 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Harrop ◽  
Maurice Murphy ◽  
Tony Shelton
Keyword(s):  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Time Sampling ◽  
Momentary Time Sampling ◽  
Partial Interval ◽  
Interval Recording

Momentary time sampling (MTS) is an unbiased method of estimating the duration of time for which a behaviour occurs, unlike partial interval recording (PIR) which introduces bias. This lack of bias does not, however, permit the researcher to make the further assumption that MTS allows multiple behaviours to be monitored accurately or in a way that is sensitive to behaviour change. Further considerations of the use of MTS and PIR are discussed.

Detecting Changes in Simulated Events Using Partial-Interval Recording and Momentary Time Sampling III: Evaluating Sensitivity as a Function of Session Length

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sherise L. Devine ◽  
John T. Rapp ◽  
Jennifer R. Testa ◽  
Marissa L. Henrickson ◽  
Gabriel Schnerch
Keyword(s):  
Time Sampling ◽  
Session Length ◽  
Momentary Time Sampling ◽  
Partial Interval ◽  
Interval Recording
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