If the target behavior is directly measured, the data are automatically .
A) reliable
B) accurate
C) believable
D) valid

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When the target behavior is directly measured, the data are considered valid because validity refers to the extent to which the data accurately represent the phenomenon being studied. Direct measurement ensures that the data directly correspond to the target behavior, making them valid representations of that behavior.

If the Target Behavior Is Directly Measured, the Data Are