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mrsjacobs44

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Conceptual definitions are important to include in a research report because conceptual definitions:
 
  a. may differ in their meaning of terms depending on the study framework.
  b. provide a dictionary definition that can be understood by everyone.
  c. suggest how to precisely measure the variables of interest.
  d. tell others how the concept will be measured in the study.

Question 2

Which of the following represents the most concrete term?
 
  a. Concept
  b. Construct
  c. Framework
  d. Variable


cegalasso

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
A conceptual definition is more comprehensive than a dictionary definition and includes associated meanings the word may have. Defining concepts allows consistency in the way the term is used because many terms commonly used in nursing language have not been clearly defined and subsequent researchers will be able to operate using the same meanings.
A conceptual definition is more comprehensive than a dictionary definition. A conceptual definition is more comprehensive than a dictionary definition and includes associated meanings the word may have. Defining concepts allows consistency in the way the term is used because many terms commonly used in nursing language have not been clearly defined.
The method of measurement will tell how the variable will be measured. A conceptual definition is more comprehensive than a dictionary definition and includes associated meanings the word may have. Defining concepts allows consistency in the way the term is used because many terms commonly used in nursing language have not been clearly defined.
Operational definitions tell how the variable will be measured in the study. A conceptual definition is more comprehensive than a dictionary definition and includes associated meanings the word may have. Defining concepts allows consistency in the way the term is used because many terms commonly used in nursing language have not been clearly defined.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
A variable is more specific than a concept and is measurable. A concept is more abstract than a variable and represents the name for an object or phenomenon of interest. A concept is the most abstract element of all. A framework explains how the researcher sees the relationship between variables.
A concept is more abstract than a variable and represents the name for an object or phenomenon of interest. A concept is the most abstract element of all.
A construct is a concept that has been created for the study.
A framework explains how the researcher sees the relationship between variables.


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