sentence: Behavior analysts have to show that the variable they used is what caused the change in behavior.
sentences_before: This means they have to be able to make the behavior happen at certain times. There are two ways that behavior analysts can prove they have control over a behavior. Both ways involve the use of an experimental variable. Behavior analysts will change part of the environment that they think will cause a change in behavior. The part of the environment that they change is the experimental variable.
sentences_after: To do this they have to compare data from before they applied the variable to data they collected after they applied the variable. The data from before the experimental variable is applied is called baseline data.
concept_name: behavior analyst
headings: Applied behavior analysis Characteristics Analytic