Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Recording behavior refers to documenting or keeping track of someone's actions or activities during an observation period.
Related terms
Behavioral Coding: This is the process of categorizing and labeling specific behaviors observed during research.
Time Sampling: Researchers use this method to divide the observation period into smaller time intervals and record whether a particular behavior occurs within each interval.
Event Recording: This technique involves counting how many times a specific behavior occurs during an observation session.