A behavior analyst for a local group home has a case involving a person who engages in spitting. First, the behavior analyst conducts a functional assessment and takes a week of baseline data. An intervention is designed and tested for two weeks. The behavior analyst then implements a brief return to baseline, followed by a return to the intervention. This process is primarily an example of which fundamental characteristic of behavior analysis?

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This process exemplifies empiricism, as it involves systematic observation, measurement, and experimentation to understand and modify behavior.

A Behavior Analyst for a Local Group Home Has a Case