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jjjetplane

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on: Jun 19, 2018
Which of the following is (are) a good source of operational definitions?
 
  a. television commercials c. a dictionary
  b. a literature review d. all of these

Question 2

Variables are defined operationally in order to _____.
 
  a. increase precision c. decrease replication
  b. prevent plagiarism d. all of these


joanwhite

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
As with many other things, the literature review will usually indicate to the researcher what operational definition(s) are likely to be useful in testing a concept.

Answer to Question 2

A
The major function of operational definitions is to specify precisely what a concept involves.


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