How to use the probe feature with skill acquisition data collection:
Pre or Post Test
The While in Data Entry, probe data can be collected for skill acquisition programs. The probe feature with data collection in Rethink looks different than teaching data collection in raw data and on the graph. A common way to use the probe feature is to use it to pre-test or post-test individual targets with a client. As you can see below, the probe data collection is graphed differently than the teaching data collection in skill acquisition.
Step | Description and Image | Good to Know |
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1.Switch from Teaching to Probe |
 | *Probe data collection can be used before, during, or after teaching/intervention data with skill acquisition. *Probe data collection can be entered on both the website or app. |
2. Enter Probe data, press Save |
 | *When entering probe data you do not need to meet the minimum number of trial requirements in order to enter probe data. *If you have already reached mastery criteria, you can continue recording data with probe data collection. |
3.Switch back to Intervention once you're finished with probe data collection Click on "Back to Intervention Mode" |
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4.View Data by Clicking on View Data |
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Other ways to use probe data collection:
Probe specific targets with novel instructors
Probe specific targets with novel environments
Probe specific targets with novel stimuli