Which of the Following Researchers Is Using an Acceptable Operational

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following researchers is using an acceptable operational definition of a variable?

• A) Dr. Pham defines intelligence as one's ability to problem solve.
• B) Dr. Selkirk defines aggression as the number of swear words spoken in an hour.
• C) Dr. Mellek defines social anxiety as the intensity of embarrassment in social situations.
• D) Dr. Nelson defines memory as the earliest childhood memory available.

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Definitions:

Weaving Department

A specialized division in a manufacturing facility where threads are interlaced to make textiles or fabric.

Weighted Average Method

A cost accounting method that averages all costs of inventory available for sale during the period and assigns the average cost to both ending inventory and cost of goods sold.

Equivalent Units

A metric used in cost accounting to express the amount of work done on incomplete units of production in terms of fully completed units.

Painting Department

A specialized division within a manufacturing facility responsible for the application of paint to products.