An Operational Definition Is ________

question 82

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, which 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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Illustrate the development and implementation of corporate compliance programs under Federal Organizational Corporate Sentencing Guidelines.

Understand the basics and mechanisms of sequential search and its efficiency on sorted and unsorted lists.

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Definitions:

Collective Efficacy

The shared belief of a group in its conjoint capabilities to organize and execute the courses of action required to produce given levels of attainment.

Team Reflexivity

The process by which team members collectively reflect on the team's objectives, strategies, and processes, and adapt them as necessary to improve performance.

Shared Mental Models

The common understanding or knowledge shared among members of a team or group, facilitating coordination and effective communication.

Shared Status

A situation where members of a group or individuals possess equal rank and privileges within a social or organizational context.