In Conducting Research, for What Procedure Does Operationalizing a Concept

question 16

Multiple Choice

In conducting research, for what procedure does operationalizing a concept refer to?

• A) measuring a concept
• B) conducting a survey
• C) defining a concept
• D) planning the research

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Definitions:

Lincoln-Douglas Debates

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