An Operational Definition Is __________

question 190

Multiple Choice

An operational definition 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:

Self-efficacy

An individual's belief in their own ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task.

Cultural Intelligence

is the ability to relate to and work effectively across cultures, demonstrating an understanding of and respect for cultural differences.

Social Power Distance

The extent to which individuals or societies accept and expect unequal distribution of power and authority.

Collectivistic Cultures

Cultures that emphasize the needs and goals of the group over those of the individual.