Which of the following methods of data collection would be most useful in determining an antecedent event?
A) Latency recording
B) Anecdotal recording
C) Duration recording
D) Frequency counting

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Anecdotal recording involves directly observing and recording the behavior and environment surrounding the behavior. This method can provide insight into the antecedent events preceding the behavior, as the observer records what was happening beforehand. Latency recording measures the time between the antecedent event and the onset of the behavior, but may not always provide information about the specific antecedent itself. Duration recording and frequency counting focus on the behavior itself and do not provide information on antecedents.

Which of the Following Methods of Data Collection Would Be