Description
Return visible observation time share.
Behavioral-study coding depends on observation intervals, missing samples, event records and assignment rules. Partial-, whole- and momentary-sampling summaries answer different questions; local agreement or coverage does not establish actual behavior, a diagnosis or an effective intervention.
Return visible observation time share.
When to use this tool
Use Observer Visible Interval Share when checking the stated behavioral-research observation, assignment, coverage or coding convention.
How to use the tool and how it works
- Enter visibleDuration, observationDuration. Use the units and conventions below.
- Run the tool. Correct any format, range, or cross-field input error before interpreting the output.
- Read share, defined. Inspect defined before interpreting the associated values.
Return visible observation time share. Require 0 <= visibleDuration <= observationDuration; share divides by observation time or is zero with defined false at zero duration.1
| Input field | Meaning and units | Accepted input |
|---|---|---|
| visibleDuration | Visible Duration | Required. Finite number; minimum 0. |
| observationDuration | Observation Duration | Required. Finite number; minimum 0. |
| Output field | Interpretation | Returned shape |
|---|---|---|
| share | Dimensionless numerator/denominator ratio under the explicit basis above. | Required. Finite number. |
| defined | Whether the stated denominator or information basis supports this value; inspect placeholders before interpretation. | Required. Boolean. |
{
"input": {
"visibleDuration": 15,
"observationDuration": 20
},
"output": {
"share": 0.75,
"defined": true
}
}Limitations and assumptions
- Visibility records are supplied and no behavior is detected; coverage alone does not establish representativeness or valid assessment.
- Inputs must satisfy both the field types and the cross-field conditions above. Invalid input causes an error; a successful false flag or documented placeholder is a different result.
- Numeric calculations use binary floating point unless exact decimal-integer arithmetic is explicitly stated. No hidden measurement tolerance or decimal rounding is added; nonfinite or out-of-contract results are rejected. Numeric signed-zero results are exported as zero.
Alternative or Complementary methods
Use verified observations and the study’s complete sampling/coding protocol, with appropriate statistical and professional interpretation for health or intervention decisions.
References
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