Why Do Researchers Use Operational Definitions of Their Terms?​

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Multiple Choice

Why do researchers use operational definitions of their terms?​

• A)An operational definition enables researchers to measure something.
• B)​An operational definition provides a scientific explanation of something.
• C)​An operational definition explains the term to the average person.
• D)​An operational definition explains the practical importance of something.

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Definitions:

Common Stock

Equity ownership in a corporation, offering voting rights and dividends to shareholders, subordinate to preferred stock.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders as dividends but is kept by the company for reinvestment or to pay off debt.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after subtracting all expenses, taxes, and costs from its total revenue.

Inventory Method

The approach or system used by a company to track and manage inventory, such as FIFO (First-In, First-Out) or LIFO (Last-In, First-Out).