Operational Definitions

question 40

Multiple Choice

Operational definitions

• A)are seldom needed because of modern advances in behavioral technology
• B)are needed to force researchers in different laboratories to all use the exact same definition of a construct
• C)force researchers to be clear about defining the terms of their studies
• D)differ from one study to another, which means that using operational definitions hinders the replication process

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Definitions:

Linguistics Professor

An academic expert or educator specializing in the scientific study of language and its structure, including the study of morphology, syntax, phonetics, and semantics.

Hypotheses

Statements or predictions that can be tested through scientific research or observation to be either confirmed or refuted.

Midterm Exam

A form of assessment that occurs roughly halfway through an academic term to evaluate students' understanding and knowledge of the material covered.

Average Student

A term often used to describe a student who achieves at a level considered typical or within the mid-range of his or her peers.