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genevieve1028

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When defining a term or concept operationally, it is important to
 
  a. consult a dictionary for the exact definition
  b. state the means of measuring the term or concept
  c. include the common use of the term or concept
  d. consult the literature to determine how the term or concept has been defined in previous studies

Question 2

Consider the following partial hypothesis: If frustration causes aggression, then.... Which one of the following completes the statement by providing the best operational definition for the two concepts in bold?
 
  a. Preschool children who are prevented from playing with a favorite toy will display aggressive behavior.
  b. Preschool children who become frustrated will hit other children.
  c. Preschool children who are prevented from playing with a favorite toy will hit other children.
  d. Frustration among children leads to aggressive behavior.


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skipfourms123

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c


genevieve1028

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Reply #2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jun 20, 2018
No problem :)


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