Understanding Definitions

What does a technical definition primarily refer to?

• The use of a word in everyday conversation.

• The definition of a word as used in a particular field.

• The process of defining a word using context clues.

• The application of a word in a sentence.

In which fields can technical definitions be commonly found?

• Science, Law, and Engineering.

• Sports, Arts, and Music.

• History, Philosophy, and Religion.

• Cooking, Fashion, and Entertainment.

Where can the definition of terms/words be found?

• In sentences

• In context clues

• In the dictionary

• In the process of operationalization

Which of the following describes an operational definition?

• It is the definition of a word as used in a particular field.

• It refers to the aspect of explaining or describing any terminology.

• It is a result of the process of operationalization.

• The meaning of the word is associated with the field or area of study.

Operational definition is the process of:

• Defining a word/term of how it is used in a sentence.

• Defining a word as it is used in a particular field.

• Explaining or describing any terminology.

• Finding the definition of terms/words in the dictionary.

Which of the following is an example of a technical definition of 'computer'?

• It is something used in doing homework or browsing the internet.

• It is a device or machine used in performing, assessing, evaluation, and following commands set by the users.

• It is a tool for communication.

• It is a source of entertainment.

Which of the following is an example of an operational definition of 'computer'?

• It is a device or machine used in performing, assessing, evaluation, and following commands set by the users.

• It is a tool for data processing.

• It is something used in doing homework or browsing the internet.

• It is a machine for complex calculations.

According to the text, why is it important to know the difference between technical and operational definitions?

• Because they have no differences at all.

• Because they are both found in the dictionary.

• For most people, these can be a reason for miscommunication or misunderstanding.

• Because technical definitions are not helpful.

According to the text, when we need to explain how something works, which definition will help?

• Technical definition

• Operational definition

• Both technical and operational definition

• Neither technical nor operational definition

Which of the following statements is true?

• A technical definition includes information from the real world.

• An operational definition is a definition in the technical sense.

• A technical definition might be an automobile is a car or truck that gets you around from place to place.

• A technical definition is a machine with four wheels and includes details of the automobile that make it function.