Which Is True About an Operational Variable in Quantitative Research

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which is true about an operational variable in quantitative research?

• A) It is developed so that the degree of its existence can be measured.
• B) It is often derived from a theoretical definition of a related concept.
• C) It is specific to the time and setting of the research study.
• D) It provides the theoretical meaning of a variable.

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Definitions:

Public and Private Spheres

The concept distinguishing between the public domain (societal, governmental, or communal spaces) and the private domain (individual, personal, or familial spaces).

Essentialist

Pertaining to the belief in fixed, intrinsic, natural identities and characteristics defining groups or categories.

Social Constructionist

A perspective in sociology and philosophy that emphasizes the role of social processes and interactions in the creation and understanding of reality.

Theorists of Gender

Scholars and intellectuals who study and theorize about the social, cultural, and psychological aspects of gender, including its impact on identity and society.