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:

Authority

The right or power assigned to an individual or organization to make decisions, command, or judge.

Organization Levels

The various tiers or layers of hierarchy within an organization, categorizing employees and functions from top-level management to entry-level positions.

Staff Positions

Positions that provide technical expertise for other parts of the organization.

Costs and Efficiency

The analysis of expenses incurred in operation against the output or effectiveness achieved, aiming to maximize productivity while minimizing expenditure.