An Operational Definition Is __________

question 190

Multiple Choice

An operational definition is __________

• A) a statement that attempts to predict a set of phenomena and specifies relationships among variables that can be empirically tested.
• B) an organized system of assumptions and principles that purports to explain a specified set of phenomena and their interrelationships.
• C) the precise meaning of a term used to describe a variable, such as a type of behavior, that researchers want to measure.
• D) the principle that a scientific theory must make predictions that are specific enough to expose the theory to the possibility of disconfirmation.

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Definitions:

Psychosocial Factor

Aspects of a person's psychological development in, and interaction with, a social environment.

Diabetes Management

The process of monitoring and regulating blood glucose levels through lifestyle choices, medication, and potentially insulin therapy to manage diabetes.

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities.

Cardiovascular Disease

A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels, such as coronary artery disease, heart attacks, and stroke.