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:

Deviance

Describes actions or behaviors that violate societal norms and are usually subject to negative sanction.

Consensus Crimes

Offenses that are universally agreed to be crimes, such as murder, due to their inherently harmful nature and the consensus over their criminal status.

Homicide

The act of one human killing another human being.

White-Collar

Describes jobs that are typically performed in an office environment and often involve clerical, administrative, or managerial duties as opposed to manual labor.