When an observation period is divided into equal segments of relatively short duration and the occurrence or nonoccurrence of a specific behavior is recorded a maximum of once per segment, we say that a(n)____________ recording system is in effect.
A)fixed-duration
B)fixed-interval
C)time-sampling
D)interval

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An interval recording system divides the observation period into equal segments and records the occurrence or nonoccurrence of a behavior once per segment.

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