TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONAL DEFINITION QUIZ

1. What is the main difference between a technical definition and an operational definition?

• A technical definition is based on how a concept is measured, while an operational definition explains the concept's general meaning.

• A technical definition explains the general meaning of a term, while an operational definition defines how the term is measured or applied in practice.

• A technical definition provides specific examples, while an operational definition provides theoretical explanations.

• A technical definition is subjective, while an operational definition is objective.

Which of the following is an example of an operational definition of "academic performance"?

• Academic performance refers to the level of knowledge and skills acquired by a student.

• Academic performance is the ability of a student to understand and apply learned concepts.

• Academic performance is measured by the average scores of a student in quarterly examinations.

• Academic performance is the overall competence of a student in school activities.

An operational definition explains the general meaning of a term based on established knowledge.

• TRUE

• FALSE

A technical definition provides a precise and standardized explanation of a concept within a specific field.

• TRUE

• FALSE

A __________ definition explains the general meaning or concept of a term based on established knowledge or theory.

An __________ definition specifies how a concept will be measured or applied in a particular study or context.

In research, using a clear operational definition ensures that the variable is __________ and consistently measured.

A technical definition is often based on established theories, while an operational definition is based on __________ methods.

A __________ definition provides a detailed explanation of a term within the context of a specific field or discipline.

An operational definition of "reading ability" could be described as:

• The cognitive capacity to process and understand text.

• The ability to recognize and comprehend written language.

• The score on a reading comprehension test.

• The act of reading a book.