Which term is the data collected during baseline conditions used to determine the effects of the independent variable?

• A. Baseline Logic
• B. Baseline
• C. Behavior
• D. Behavior Change Tactic

Answer: (B)

Baseline data are the measurements taken before introducing any intervention, providing the starting point for comparison. These data show what the behavior looks like without the influence of the independent variable, so you can judge whether the intervention caused a change. The term for the data collected during baseline conditions is Baseline, because it describes those initial measurements used to determine effects of the independent variable. Baseline logic refers to the reasoning used to infer a functional relationship from the data, not the data itself. Behavior is the actual response being measured, and a behavior change tactic is an intervention strategy, not the baseline data.