Simulating Multi-Subject Momentary Time Sampling

This paper presents software for examining measurement error in Momentary Time Sampling—an interval time sampling method commonly used in research domains (e.g., classroom observations) where continuous recording is not feasible. The Parameters for Optimizing Scientific Sampling Using Momentary-time-sampling Simulator (POSSUMS) produces Monte Carlo simulations (based on user-specified values) and automatically generates statistics relevant to understanding the extent to which measurement error may be expected within multisubject design parameters.

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