Technical and Operational Definition

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

• To copy-paste from Google

• To clarify and define terms for readers

• To impress the teacher

• To confuse the readers

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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

• To make the paper longer

• To show off vocabulary

• To clarify important terms, acronyms, and jargons for readers

• To make the readers stop reading

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the difference between technical definition and operational definition?

• Technical definition is subjective, operational definition is objective

• Technical definition is universal, operational definition is specific to the research

• Technical definition is theoretical, operational definition is practical

• Technical definition is vague, operational definition is clear

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

When defining terms in a research paper, what should be acknowledged if the terms are from external sources?

• The publication date

• The page number

• The author's email address

• The source or reference

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following terms should be defined in a research paper?

• Data analysis terms

• Student

• School

• Instructional materials

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

In a research paper, what should be the nature of definitions provided?

• Long and complex

• Short, clear, and unambiguous

• Confusing and misleading

• Poetic and metaphorical

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the purpose of defining terms operationally in a research study?

• To make the paper longer

• To confuse the readers

• To show off research skills

• To provide a specific meaning for the term in the study

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following terms should be included in the definition for the research study title 'Overcoming isolation in distance learning'?

• Learning community

• Student

• Isolation

• School

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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

• To confuse the readers

• To increase word count

• To make the paper longer

• To clarify and avoid confusion for readers

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

How should definitions of terms be arranged in a research paper?

• Randomly

• Alphabetically

• By importance

• By word length

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C