Which of the Following Would Be the Best Operational Definition

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be the best operational definition of the conceptual variable "aggression"?

• A) Whether or not participants complete a task with a visible gun in the room
• B) The tendency to think hostile thoughts about others
• C) The intention to harm others
• D) Asking participants to indicate on a Likert scale how aggressive they are feeling at the moment

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Definitions:

Total Variable Cost

The sum of those costs that rise as output increases. Examples of variable costs are wages paid to workers and payments for raw materials.

Output

The total amount of goods or services produced by a company, sector, or economy during a specific period.

Per-Unit Cost of Production

The average cost incurred in producing one unit of a good or service, including all variable and fixed costs.

Grade-Point Average

A numerical representation of a student's academic performance, averaged across all completed courses.