Which recording method captures behavior if it occurs at any time within a designated timeframe?

Partial interval recording is a method used to capture the occurrence of a behavior within specific time intervals. In this technique, the observer records whether the behavior occurs at any time during each interval, regardless of how long the behavior lasts. This approach is particularly useful for measuring behaviors that are expected to happen multiple times within a given period and allows researchers and practitioners to estimate the frequency of the behavior without needing continuous observation.

In contrast, momentary time sampling captures behavior only at specific moments within the designated timeframe. Response latency recording measures the time taken for a behavior to occur following a prompt or cue, while continuous recording involves tracking behavior without interruption for the entire observation period. These methods focus on different aspects of behavior measurement, which makes them distinct from partial interval recording, where the primary concern is whether the behavior occurred at any point during the set intervals.