A signal-contingent communication diary prompts records at selected or random moments. It can capture ordinary experiences participants might not otherwise notice, while frequent prompts increase interruption and burden. Interpretation depends on sampling, response compliance, and repeated-observation design, without assuming that prompts eliminate selection, subjectivity, or behavioral reactivity.
- FamilyTool
- Category of its source unitResearch & Analysis Methods
- DomainEvidence & Evaluation
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Editorial orientation · Family
Tool
In this series, Tool names the editorial family primarily used to act on, examine, measure or organize communication. It includes instruments, methods, practices, protocols, codes and institutional arrangements. Membership does not certify effectiveness, portability or safe use in every setting.
Editorial orientation · Category
Research & Analysis Methods
Establishes procedures for collecting, coding, comparing or interpreting information for inquiry or analysis. Its contribution is a defensible route from observations or materials to an account, finding or interpretation.