Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) — Question 6

Fara has identified two procedures that have an equal probability of being effective. In order to select the better procedure, she should

Answer options

• A. choose the procedure that falls within the staff's level of competence.
• B. determine which procedure is most clinically popular based on the rate of use by professionals.
• C. select the procedure that best utilizes the existing funding stream.
• D. use a random number table to rule out bias. A

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because selecting a procedure that matches the staff's competence ensures successful implementation and reduces the chance of errors. Options B and C focus on external factors like popularity and funding rather than the staff's abilities, while D introduces randomness rather than a strategic choice based on skills.