The data collection plan specifies what data to record and which data system to use. Which option is correct?

• A. The data system to use and exactly what portion of the client response will be scored/documented.
• B. The reinforcement schedule and maintenance plan.
• C. The training materials for stakeholders.
• D. The room layout and seating arrangement.

Answer: (A)

Data collection plans focus on what to record and how to record it. This means specifying the data system to use and exactly which part of the client’s response will be scored or documented. Having a clear choice of data system ensures consistency in storing and accessing information, while naming the exact portion of the response to record keeps data collection precise and comparable across sessions. The other elements described—reinforcement schedule and maintenance plan, training materials for stakeholders, and room layout—pertain to how the program is implemented or maintained or to the physical setup, not to how data are collected. So the option that best reflects the data collection plan is the one that pairs the data system with the precise portion of the client response to record.