Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis · 1998 · 85 citations · 1 references
ComputingComputer ScienceComputer SystemsAutomationOperating SystemsReal-time SystemsData AcquisitionData Acquisition SystemsReal-time Data AcquisitionAutomated Data CollectionObservational Data CollectionReal-time Data Capture
Advances in computer technology have enabled semiautomated systems for real‑time observational data collection. The authors surveyed 15 developers of computerized systems and summarized each system’s features. The surveyed systems commonly employ laptop or handheld computers with bar‑code scanners, run IBM‑compatible software (with a few on MacOS or other OS), cost from free to over $1,500, and include data‑analysis tools, though only about one third provide interobserver‑agreement software.
Advances in computer technology have led to the development of a number of semiautomated systems for collecting real‐time observational data. We conducted a survey of 15 developers of computerized systems and summarized the features of each system. Many of these systems have incorporated laptop or handheld computers as well as bar‐code scanners. Most systems used IBM‐compatible (DOS or Windows) software, although a few were designed for either the MacOS or some other operating system. The range in prices started from free to more complete systems costing over $1,500. Data analysis programs were included with most programs; however, only about a third of the systems included a program to compute interobserver agreement.
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Automated data collection using bar code
J.M. Eiler, W. W. Nelson, Craig C. Jensen et al. · Behavior Research Methods, Instruments, & Computers · 1989 · 19 citations