Q4 WEEK2

Which sentence is an operational definition of the term “extensive reading”?

• Williams (1984, p. 10) defines extensive reading as “the relatively rapid reading of long texts…”

• Extensive reading refers to the reading program wherein a learner reads at least ten books every week for comprehension.

• Extensive reading is defined as reading large quantities of easy language materials for comprehension without performing any tasks after reading.

• Extensive reading is reading of large quantities of material or long texts, for global or general understanding, with intention of obtaining pleasure from the text” which is important for language learning.

Which among the following is a technical definition?

• The WB conducted the most recent survey on financial capability in the Philippines in 2015.

• Financial capability, according to World Bank (2013a), is “an internal capacity to act in one’s best financial interest, given socio-economic environmental conditions.”

• Respondents’ financial wellness refers to their average score on a 12-item Likert-scale survey questions concerning overall satisfaction with the financial situation.

• Colmar Brunton (2009) survey measured financial knowledge, goal setting, financial planning, budgeting, debt management, saving, investing, and managing risk.

How should we write an operational definition of a term?

• In writing an operational definition we should state what the experts say about the term.

• In writing an operational definition we should state how experts define the term.

• In writing an operational definition we should state what the term means, and it has to be abstract, conceptual, and theoretical

• In writing an operational definition of a term we should describe how a 6 particular variable is to be measured, or how an object or condition is to be recognized

How are technical definitions of a term written?

• Technical definitions are written by stating what the experts say about the term and it has to be abstract, conceptual, and theoretical.

• Technical definition of a word needs to be concrete, clear, and precise so that a reader may know exactly what to observe or measure.

• Technical definitions are written by giving an indefinite meaning to the spoken or written word, forming a "common language" between two or more people.

• Technical definitions are written by defining how a word or phrase is used when it is applied in a specific context. This implies that words may have different meanings when used in different situations.

Why is operational definition important in technical writing?

• Operational definitions give an obvious, precise, and communicable meaning to a concept that is used to ensure comprehensive knowledge of an idea.

• Operational definitions can take a variety of forms and help the writer maintain focus on the audience's needs.

• Operational definitions introduce new information to reader in clear and effective ways.

• Operational definitions allow experts and specialists to communicate with a more generalized audience.