Why Do Scientists Favor Operationalizing Terms Used in Their Research

question 20

Multiple Choice

Why do scientists favor operationalizing terms used in their research?

• A) they reduce research questions to manageable, albeit ambiguous, levels
• B) they minimize ambiguity by requiring empirical referents
• C) it allows them to avoid less "scientific" concepts like emotions
• D) they lead to multiple definitions of the same concept

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Definitions:

Wires

Thin strands of metal or other materials used to conduct electricity or signals between devices or components.

Radio Waves

Electromagnetic waves with wavelengths longer than infrared light, used in wireless communication systems to transmit data and broadcasts.

Transmission Medium

Physical or virtual media through which data is transmitted from one place to another.

Cellular Data

pertains to the use of data services over cellular networks on mobile devices, allowing Internet access and data communication.