What Is the Key Purpose of Operationally Defining a Variable

question 15

Multiple Choice

What is the key purpose of operationally defining a variable?

• A) A variable must be defined before one can determine if it is an independent variable or a dependent variable.
• B) A variable cannot provide correlational information until it is operationally defined.
• C) A variable must be defined in terms of unique measurement procedures that lend themselves to only one statistical test.
• D) A variable must be defined in terms of precise measurement procedures that other researchers can use if they wish to repeat the study.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without prior conditioning.

Conditioned Stimulus

An initially neutral signal that, through association with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually elicits a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that elicits a natural, reflexive response without the need for prior conditioning.

Minimal Effects

Changes or impacts that are barely noticeable or have little to no significant influence on the overall condition or outcome.