What type of data does 'permanent product recording' involve?

Permanent product recording involves gathering physical evidence of behavior after it has occurred. This type of data collection focuses on tangible artifacts or outcomes that are a result of the behavior, which can be observed and measured after the fact. For example, if the target behavior is completing a homework assignment, the completed work itself serves as a permanent product. This approach allows for assessment of behaviors over time, as the products provide a lasting record that can be analyzed, reviewed, and quantified.

In contrast, collecting data in real-time or through direct observation involves documenting behaviors as they occur, which is not what permanent product recording emphasizes. Sample periods of behavior analysis refer to specific timeframes during which behavior is observed, but again this is distinct from the concept of permanent products.