Description
Distinguish unpresented, recorded-response, declined and no-response item states.
Developmental research records separate actual observations, coder presence, task versions, response states, caregiver reports and exposure counts. Calendar age differs from developmental status, while a symbol match or parent-teacher rating gap is only a recorded comparison. Pseudonyms and supplied source labels do not themselves protect identity or validate evidence.
Distinguish unpresented, recorded-response, declined and no-response item states.
When to use this tool
Use Developmental Item Nonresponse Code when you already have presented, responseObserved, declined and need to distinguish unpresented, recorded-response, declined and no-response item states.
How to use the tool and how it works
- Enter presented, responseObserved, declined. Use the units and conventions below.
- Run the tool. Correct any format, range, or cross-field input error before interpreting the output.
- Read code. Use the output convention below.
Require responseObserved/declined to imply presented and forbid both true; choose not-presented, response-recorded, declined or no-response in that order.1
| Input field | Meaning and units | Accepted input |
|---|---|---|
| presented | Presented | Required. Boolean. |
| responseObserved | Response Observed | Required. Boolean. |
| declined | A supplied presented-item state, mutually exclusive with responseObserved; intent is not inferred. | Required. Boolean. |
| Output field | Interpretation | Returned shape |
|---|---|---|
| code | Code | Required. Text; maximum UTF-16 length 8192. |
{
"input": {
"presented": true,
"responseObserved": false,
"declined": true
},
"output": {
"code": "declined"
}
}Limitations and assumptions
- No behavior, intent, ability, diagnosis or appropriate missing-response treatment is inferred.
- 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.
Alternative or Complementary methods
Use the complete study or assessment method, observation records and context for developmental interpretation. Review task adaptations, reporter perspectives and data protection together; local counts, time gaps and status labels do not establish ability, diagnosis or suitable support.
References
Similar or alternative tools
- Test Item Omission Code
Distinguish not-presented, answered, skipped and omitted item records.
- Developmental Observation Coder Presence Flag
Flag a recorded developmental observation without a recorded coder.