A dependent variable is operationally defined according to _____. ...

[karlynnae]

A dependent variable is operationally defined according to _____.
 
  a. the way it is manipulated c. according to a narrative
  b. the way it is measured d. either a or b

Question 2

What is an operational definition? An operational definition defines a psychological concept _____.
 
  a. in terms of the participants or subjects
  b. according to the exact dictionary definition of the concept
  c. in terms that can be used to operate the hypothesis
  d. in terms that can be used to operate the research design

[fdliggud]

Answer to Question 1

B
The independent variable is manipulated, not the dependent variable. Operational definitions of dependent variables explain how they are measured within the context of the experiment.

Answer to Question 2

D
The operational definition is specific to the research situation. Different experiments can define the same concept (e.g., learning) in different ways; thus having different operational definitions.

[karlynnae]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[tkempin]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review