Operationalization Is ________

question 27

Multiple Choice

Operationalization 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:

Index Fund

A type of mutual fund or exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to follow the returns of a specific market index.

Treasury Bills

Short-term government securities with maturity periods of one year or less, sold at a discount from their face value.

Rate of Return

The percentage of profit or loss on an investment over a specific period, expressing the gain or loss relative to the investment's initial cost.

Small-firm Stocks

Equity securities of companies with a smaller market capitalization, often characterized by higher volatility and potential for growth compared to larger companies.