Which term provides a clear description of exactly what 'counts' as correct performance so that multiple observers can record performance consistently?

• A. Description of target response
• B. Measurement procedures
• C. Baseline
• D. Step-by-step implementation process

Answer: (A)

Providing a clear description of the target response establishes an operational definition of what counts as correct performance. By outlining the exact observable actions and the criteria for success, multiple observers can score the same behavior the same way, which supports interobserver agreement. This is different from measurement procedures, which tell you how you collect data (what tools, timing, or recording methods) rather than what constitutes a correct performance. Baseline data describe initial levels of performance before intervention, not the definition of correctness. The step-by-step implementation process explains how to carry out the intervention, not what counts as correct behavior.