An Operational Definition Is

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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 which specifies the operations for observing and measuring the process or phenomenon being investigated.
• D)the principle that a scientific theory must make predications that are specific enough to expose the theory to the possibility of disconfirmation.

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Definitions:

Racial Equality

The principle that individuals should not be discriminated against based on their race and should have equal rights and opportunities.

Eighteenth Century

The period from January 1, 1701, to December 31, 1800, in the Gregorian calendar, marking the 18th century.

Ethnic Differences

The distinctions and diversities that exist among various ethnic groups, often pertaining to culture, language, or identity.

Sex Ratio

The demographic concept indicating the proportion of males to females in a population.