A behavior analyst is asked to consult about a 10-year-old child who gets out of his seat during class at least once every 15 minutes. The behavior analyst wants the teacher to collect data on the child's on-task behavior. Given that the teacher works alone in the classroom with 30 children, the BEST procedure to employ would be.

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Time sampling is the best procedure in this scenario as it allows the teacher to periodically check and record whether the child is on-task at specific moments, which is manageable given the large class size and the teacher's limited ability to continuously observe one child.

A Behavior Analyst Is Asked to Consult About a 10-Year-Old