Applied Behavior Analysis operates under seven interconnected dimensions.  Applied behavior analysts seek to identify observable and measurable behaviors that are socially significant to the individual and sensitive to the culture of the community. Empirically-validated, research-based methods and interventions are selected.  Decisions regarding interventions must be data driven and closely monitored for effectiveness.  All procedures must be thoroughly described so that they can be consistently applied.  The ultimate goals for behavior analysts is to enable meaningful change to occur for their clients and for that change to occur in situations other than where it was explicitly taught.