Practitioners must understand research methods because they ______.
A) are the primary authors of behavior analytic research in scientific journals
B) need to be critical consumers of research for making clinical decisions
C) conduct exact replications of published studies with every client they serve
D) often teach research methods courses

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Practitioners need to be able to evaluate research and determine which interventions are supported by evidence in order to make informed clinical decisions. While some practitioners may conduct research themselves, this is not a universal requirement for all practitioners. Teaching research methods courses is also not a universal requirement for practitioners.

Practitioners Must Understand Research Methods Because They ______