1. This document discusses defining key terms operationally for a research study. It explains that terms should be clearly defined according to how they are used in the study to avoid ambiguity.
2. Terms can be defined conceptually based on accepted definitions from experts, or operationally by applying a conceptual definition to how it is specifically used in the study.
3. Common terms, variables, and terms used in different ways than usual should be operationally defined. Definitions should be in complete sentences and arranged alphabetically.
1. This document discusses defining key terms operationally for a research study. It explains that terms should be clearly defined according to how they are used in the study to avoid ambiguity.
2. Terms can be defined conceptually based on accepted definitions from experts, or operationally by applying a conceptual definition to how it is specifically used in the study.
3. Common terms, variables, and terms used in different ways than usual should be operationally defined. Definitions should be in complete sentences and arranged alphabetically.
1. This document discusses defining key terms operationally for a research study. It explains that terms should be clearly defined according to how they are used in the study to avoid ambiguity.
2. Terms can be defined conceptually based on accepted definitions from experts, or operationally by applying a conceptual definition to how it is specifically used in the study.
3. Common terms, variables, and terms used in different ways than usual should be operationally defined. Definitions should be in complete sentences and arranged alphabetically.
1. This document discusses defining key terms operationally for a research study. It explains that terms should be clearly defined according to how they are used in the study to avoid ambiguity.
2. Terms can be defined conceptually based on accepted definitions from experts, or operationally by applying a conceptual definition to how it is specifically used in the study.
3. Common terms, variables, and terms used in different ways than usual should be operationally defined. Definitions should be in complete sentences and arranged alphabetically.
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Lesson 6
Forming all Operational
Definitions Intended Learning Outcomes This learning activity challenges you to:
1. Identify terms to be defined in the
study 2. Define these terms operationally or as used in the study Defining the Terms Used in the Study It is important to include definition of terms in your research in order to understand the key terms being used in the study. These terms should be clearly defined according to how they are used in the study for easy understanding of the problem and avoid ambiguous meaning to terms which can be otherwise interpreted in different ways. This is what we refer to as operational definition. There are cases when you have to define terms based on actual concepts, that is, based on what has been accepted as the definition as used by the experts in the area. This is what we refer to as conceptual definition. This is also accepted provided you acknowledge the author from who you borrowed the definition, then proceed to define the terms operationally by applying the conceptual definition to the study and to finally arrive at an operational definition of term. Make sure to define common terms that may have special meaning or used differently. To identify terms to be defined, start from the title. All terms in the title that may be given a double meaning or a meaning different from how you intended it to be used in your study should be operationally defined. From the title, proceed to the general statement and the sub- questions and look for the variables. Variables which are used with a different meaning from the traditional or accepted meanings should be defined while those variables with meanings similar to accepted or traditional definitions may no longer be included in the definition of terms. Example is if you are referring to gender as male and female or age as the chronological age. If however you would like to expand your definition of age to mean mental age as required in the study, then, you have to define age operationally. As you progress in writing your research, you might be using terms which might again be given a different meaning from the usual as you used it in your study, from the introduction to the analysis and the interpretation of data. These should also be given a proper balance in the definition or terms. Terms used by authors you cited but not actually used in your study may not be defined. If quoting definitions from the dictionary as may sometimes be needed, avoid the circular definitions, such as “freedom” is the state of being free, that is, using the root word of the term to define it. You will not be clarifying the meaning of the terms in that manner. In writing your definitions, make sure that the terms defined are arranged in alphabetical order and that the definitions are presented in complete sentence, with a format similar to what are presented below: Changes in Company Activities. These pertain to the possible organizational changes that the company will undergo for the next five years such as internal growth, vertical integration, horizontal expansion, company diversification, combination strategies, and retrenchment. These also include turnaround, divestment, and liquidation. Adjustment. This is used interchangeably with marital adjustment which is the degree to which a couple gets along with each other or have a good working relationship and are able to satisfy each other’s need over the marital course. It is an ongoing process (Balolong,2010). Gender Roles. This refers to the beliefs about how the other person should behave in relation to his/her partner, like whether a woman should serve the man or is she given more liberties (Balolong,2010) Relationship With In-laws. This is one area being considered in determining the adjustment strategies of the respondents where their relationships with the relatives of their non-Filipino partners and the relationship with the relatives of the Filipino women partners is being considered (Balolong,2010). Local Government Units. This refers to an administrative and political government subsidiary to the national government which could itself consist of sub-units as in the case of the Municipality of Castillejos. It has the legal authority to levy taxes, legislate, and execute programs for the citizens (Rafanan,2012). Poverty Line/Threshold. This refers to the minimum monthly income required or the expenditure necessary to satisfy the food threshold a family (Maniego,2010).
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