PREFERENCE TESTING - A COMPARISON OF 2 PRESENTATION METHODS

Paired and group presentation methods of preference testing were compa red with eight learners with severe-profound developmental disabilitie s. Each presentation method was also compared with staff rankings of l earners' preferences. Similar preferences were identified with both pr esentation methods. Although the paired presentation took more time to administer, it elicited more consistent preference information than t he group presentation. Staff preference rankings were not highly corre lated with either the group or paired presentation. However, items ide ntified as most preferred by staff and by both presentation methods we re similar.