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Group Project Check-In: Data Collection

Group Members:

· 1

· 2

· 3

Group Number: 3

1. Data Collection Sheet for Nail-Biting Behavior

Nail-Biting Frequency Data Sheet

Target Behavior Definition: placing the nails or cuticles of one of the hands into the mouth and using teeth to chew on the nails or cuticles. This behavior is observed when the individual performs the behavior for at least 2 seconds within a 5-minute observation period. Some examples include placing fingers in mouth and biting fingernails, chewing on nails until bleeding occurs, and biting cuticles or skin around nails. Some non-examples include trimming nails with nail clipper, fidgeting with fingers without biting the nails, and filing nails with nail file.

Treatment Integrity Checklist (for all 3 participants)

· Nail polish applied

· Nails trimmed

· Stress ball available

· Gum available

· Reinforcement provided for alternative behaviors

Client: 1

Observer: 1

Date	Time	Occurrence	Notes
10/20	8 am	III	Anxiety about upcoming meeting
	10 am	II	Short nail-biting episodes
	12pm	I	Quick episode before lunch
	2pm	IIII	Stressful meeting triggered the behavior
	4pm	I	Brief episode
Total=11
10/21	8 am	II	Stress about school work deadlines
	10 am	II	Episode occurred while switching tasks at work
	12 pm	III	Juggling tasks while eating lunch
	2pm	II	Happened while zoning out
	4pm	I	Relaxed after work
Total=10
10/22	8am	III	Pre-meeting jitters
	10 am	II	Frustration after having an issue at work
	12pm	I	Hunger before lunch
	2pm	IIII	Most frequent nail-biting episodes during this period
	4pm	II	Occurred during downtime-watching TV
Total=12
10/23	8 am	I	Minimal biting
	10 am	II	Multi-tasking
	12pm	III	Waiting for important feedback
	2pm	I	Relaxing after finished with work
	4pm	II	Brief but conscious biting
Total=9
10/24	8am	I	Occurred after waking up
	10 am	I	Report drafting
	12pm	III	Stress piked while deadline was approaching
	2pm	I	Quick episode during wind-down
	4pm	II	Distracted by watching show
Total=8
10/25	8am	I	Managed to reduce frequency of nail-biting episodes during this time
	10am	II	Frequent but short episodes
	12pm	I	hunger
	2pm	I	Having a difficult conversation
	4pm	III	Increased biting during social event
Total=8
10/26	8 am	I	Used deep breathing
	10 am	II	Frequent biting during busy morning
	12 pm	I	Hunger
	2pm	II	Stressful meeting
	4pm	I	Brief episode
Total=7

Client: 2

Observer: 2

Date	Time	Occurrence	Notes
10/20	8 am	II	Short nail-biting episode
	10 am	III	Stress before school presentation
	12pm	II	Hunger
	2pm	IIII	Stressful meeting
	4pm	I	Brief episode
Total=12
10/21	8 am	II	Occurred when preparing breakfast
	10 am	III	Episodes occurred while rushing to get out of the house
	12 pm	II	Doing school homework while eating lunch
	2pm	II	Happened while driving back home after stressful day at school
	4pm	II	Playing video games
Total=11
10/22	8am	III	Pre-interview anxiety
	10 am	II	Frustration after interview
	12pm	I	Hunger before lunch
	2pm	IIII	Most frequent nail-biting episodes during this period
	4pm	I	Occurred during downtime-watching TV with boyfriend
Total=11
10/23	8 am	I	Brief episode at bed when waking up
	10 am	I	Relaxing at home
	12pm	III	Waiting for important call from family member
	2pm	II	Multi-tasking doing chores at home
	4pm	II	Brief but conscious biting while laying down in bed
Total=9
10/24	8am	II	Distracted reading a book
	10 am	I	Completing School homework
	12pm	III	Stress piked while having a difficult conversation with sister
	2pm	I	Quick episode during wind-down
	4pm	III	Distracted while taking dog for a walk
Total=10
10/25	8am	I	Having a fun phone conversation
	10am	II	Frequent but short episodes
	12pm	I	Hunger before lunch
	2pm	II	Completing job tasks
	4pm	II	Increased biting during social event
Total=8
10/26	8 am	I	Sitting down in the couch
	10 am	II	Frequent biting while driving to work
	12 pm	II	Stressful training at work
	2pm	II	hunger
	4pm	I	Brief episode after leaving work
Total=8

Client: 3

Observer: 3

Date	Time	Occurrence	Notes
10/20	8 am	IIII	High stress levels
	10 am	II	Quick episodes during busy morning at work
	12pm	II	Quick episodes before lunch
	2pm	IIII	Happened while engaged in conversation with co-workers
	4pm	II	Multi-tasking
Total=14
10/21	8 am	II	Minimal biting during breakfast
	10 am	II	Occurred while watching tense scenes of a horror movie
	12 pm	III	Juggling tasks while eating lunch
	2pm	IIII	Happened while preparing for a school presentation
	4pm	II	Relaxed at home
Total=13
10/22	8am	III	Pre-meeting anxiety
	10 am	III	Occasional biting during leisure at home
	12pm	II	Hunger before lunch
	2pm	IIII	Most frequent nail-biting episodes during this period
	4pm	II	Episodes occurred while working
Total=14
10/23	8 am	II	Relaxed in bed
	10 am	II	Multi-tasking between schoolwork and home chores
	12pm	III	Waiting for important feedback about school project
	2pm	I	Minimal biting after lunch
	4pm	II	Brief but conscious biting
Total=10
10/24	8am	II	Occurred after waking up
	10 am	I	Report drafting for work
	12pm	IIII	Stress piked while deadline was approaching for school assignment
	2pm	I	Quick episode before nap
	4pm	II	Distracted by reading a book
Total=10
10/25	8am	I	Managed to reduce frequency of nail-biting episodes during this time
	10am	II	Social event
	12pm	I	hunger
	2pm	I	Having a difficult conversation with mom
	4pm	IIII	Frequent but short episodes
Total=9
10/26	8 am	II	Used deep breathing
	10 am	II	Frequent biting during busy morning at school
	12 pm	I	Hunger
	2pm	II	School work
	4pm	II	Planning a vacation
Total=9

2. Key Terms Definitions

a. Inter-Observer Agreement (IOA): The degree to which two or more independent observers report the same observed values when measuring the same events.

b. Treatment Fidelity: The extent to which an intervention is implemented as intended in the original protocol or plan.

c. Behavioral Drift: The gradual and unplanned deviation from the original operational definition of a behavior being measured.

3. Treatment Integrity Collection Plan

We will use a daily treatment integrity checklist (shown in the datasheet above) to ensure all intervention components are implemented correctly. Each group member will:

· Complete the checklist daily

· Document any deviations from the plan

· Review integrity data weekly as a group

· Calculate the percentage of treatment components implemented correctly

4. IOA Collection Plan

To collect IOA data:

· Group members will pair up twice weekly for simultaneous observation sessions

· Each pair will independently record nail-biting frequency for a 2-hour block

· Calculate IOA using the following formula:

· (Smaller number of observed instances ÷ Larger number) × 100

· Maintain a minimum 80% agreement between observers

· Document disagreements and review operational definitions as needed

5. Preventing Behavioral Drift

To prevent behavioral drift, we will:

· Review the operational definition of nail-biting weekly as a group

· Conduct monthly "calibration" sessions where all group members observe and record the same period

· Document any questions or concerns about the behavior definition

· Hold brief weekly meetings to discuss any potential variations in measurement

· Keep a written copy of the operational definition readily available during observation periods