Which of the Following Is Least True of an Operational

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is least true of an operational definition? It

• A) allows the researcher to translate the variable into specific techniques used to measure or manipulate a variable.
• B) forces the researcher to discuss abstract concepts in concrete terms.
• C) prevents others from replicating one's results.
• D) allows a variable to be studied empirically.

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Definitions:

Circadian Symptoms

Manifestations or changes in physical, mental, or behavioral patterns that follow a roughly 24-hour cycle.

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, dreaming, and increased brain activity similar to wakefulness.

Non-REM Sleep

Non-REM sleep refers to the part of the sleep cycle that includes deep sleep stages but not rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, characterized by slower brain waves and physical recovery.

Cycle

A series of events or processes that repeat in a predictable sequence, often used to describe natural phenomena, systems, or routines.