Operational definitions are used in research in order to
a. enrich the scientific language.
b. bridge the gap between theory and observation.
c. increase the probability that experiments will succeed.
d. convey the general nature of the phenomenon being investigated.
e. make educational research more easily understood by laymen.
Question 2
An educator has designed a study in which ways of improving students' self-esteem is being investigated. This study is an example of
a. basic research. c. phenomenologic research.
b. applied research. d. causal research.
