One of the MOST important reasons for writing a precise definition of behavior is that a precise definition:
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produces greater interobserver agreement and requires less training time for observers.
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allows for easier and more reliable quantification of temporal locus and temporal extent.
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increases the likelihood that the behavior of interest will be reliably detected by observers or measurement equipment.
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makes calibration checks of observers or measurement equipment less necessary.