Which of the following is NOT a type of continuous measurement?

Continuous measurement involves collecting data on a behavior throughout the entire observation period, capturing every instance of the behavior without interruption. Frequency measures the number of times a behavior occurs, duration captures how long the behavior lasts, and latency records the time that passes from a specific cue or stimulus until the behavior begins.

Partial interval recording, on the other hand, is not a type of continuous measurement. Instead, it belongs to the category of discontinuous measurement because it records whether a behavior occurs at any point during an interval, rather than tracking each occurrence continuously throughout the entire observation. Thus, it does not provide a complete picture of the behavior as it might miss instances that occur just outside of the recorded intervals.

Recognizing the distinctions between measurement types is crucial for accurately analyzing behavior and choosing the appropriate data collection method in applied behavior analysis.