What Is the Operationalization of a Variable

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is the operationalization of a variable?

• A)The definition of a variable.
• B)An overview of the subcomponents of a variable.
• C)The characteristics of a variable about which consensus exists between theoreticians.
• D)The way in which variables are rendered measurable.

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Definitions:

NAFTA

The North American Free Trade Agreement, a treaty between the United States, Canada, and Mexico that eliminated most tariffs on trade between them.

GDP

Gross Domestic Product, a measure of the economic performance of a country, calculated as the total value of all goods and services produced over a specific time period.

Protectionism

An economic policy of restricting imports from other countries through methods such as tariffs and quotas to protect domestic industries.

Frederic Bastiat

A French economist and writer known for his advocacy of free markets and his critique of protectionism.