Technical and Operational Definitions Quiz

Why is it important to study the technical and operational definition of words?

• To copy-paste definitions from Google or a dictionary

• To confuse readers of a research paper

• To hone skills in defining words for research papers

• To skip the definition section in a research paper

What is the purpose of including a definition of terms in a research paper?

• To avoid using technical and operational definitions

• To confuse readers

• To make the paper longer

• To clarify and clearly define important terms, acronyms, and jargons

Identify the underlined words in the sentences below.

The soldier’s watch was broken.

• TECHNICAL DEFINITION

• OPERATIONAL DEFINITION

What is the difference between technical and operational definitions?

• Technical definitions are specific to a research study, while operational definitions are universal

• Technical definitions are ambiguous, while operational definitions are clear

• Technical definitions are universal meanings, while operational definitions are how terms are applied in research

• Technical definitions come from dictionaries, while operational definitions are researcher-formulated

Give the correct meaning of the underlined technical words.

The air squadron fighters got the command to fire missiles at the enemy.

What does the word fire indicates in the sentence?

• heat

• desire

• shoot

• burn

What is the purpose of acknowledging the source of technical definitions in a research paper?

• To make the paper look longer

• To confuse the readers

• To show off the researcher's knowledge

• To properly cite the reference materials used

Give the correct meaning of the underlined technical words.

Exercises are given at the end of the discussion.

• do body movements

• running, swimming and dancing

• a rhythmic body activity

• written/oral assessment         

What is the key guideline for defining terms in a research paper?

• Definitions should be in a foreign language

• Definitions should be short, clear, and unambiguous

• Definitions should be ambiguous

• Definitions should be long and complex

Give the correct meaning of the underlined technical words.

The bank has other branches in the city. What does branches mean in the sentence?

• group

• classes

• limbs of the tree

• offices

Identify the underlined words in the sentences below.

The soldier’s watch was over a minute ago when his reliever came.

• TECHNICAL DEFINITION

• OPERATIONAL DEFINITION