What Does It Mean to Operationalize a Variable

question 55

Multiple Choice

What does it mean to operationalize a variable?

• A)define the variable
• B)measure the variable
• C)create questions that will measure the variable as it has been defined
• D)ask questions about the variable

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Definitions:

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A method of problem solving or decision-making that starts with a hypothesis or question and involves deducing specific predictions and testing them.

Adolescent Egocentrism

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Imaginary Audience

A psychological concept wherein an individual believes their behavior or actions are the main focus of others’ attention, often prevalent in adolescence.

Jean Piaget

A Swiss psychologist renowned for his pioneering work in child development, specifically his theory of cognitive development which outlines how children progress through distinct stages of intellectual growth.