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Act it out :Research
This term refers to a careful and organized study conducted to discover new information or ideas.
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This type of definition explains the general or dictionary meaning of a concept used in research.
Technical definition
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This type of definition explains how a variable is measured or observed in a study.
Operational definition
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Fish and chips (is/are) a popular dish in some countries.
Fish and chips are a popular dish in some countries.
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A researcher collects data from students about their study habits but does not reveal their names. This practice is primarily done to protect what ethical principle in research?
Confidentiality
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Act it out: Hypothesis
This research term refers to a possible explanation or prediction that can be tested through investigation.
This term refers to a factor that can change or vary in a research study.
Variable
A researcher defines academic performance as the students’ final grades in English during the fourth quarter.
The concept is explained through a specific way of measuring it in the study.
Is this an example of an operational definition?
Yes, it is an operational definition.
Anna and Maria (is/are) preparing the presentation.
Anna and Maria are preparing the presentation.
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In the sentence, “Neither the teacher nor the students were aware of the changes in the schedule,” which word is correct: “was” or “were”, and why?
“Were” is correct because in a “neither…nor” construction, the verb agrees with the subject closest to it, and “students” is plural.
Act it out: Methodology
This part of a research paper explains the procedures and methods used to conduct the study.
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This variable is the factor that is manipulated or influences another variable.
Independent variable
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In a study, study habits are measured by the number of hours students spend studying each day.
The statement explains how the variable will be observed or quantified.
Is this an operational definition?
Yes, it is an operational definition.
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Linguistics (is/are) the study of language.
Linguistics is the study of language.
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A student uses someone else’s essay in her own research without giving credit. What term describes this violation of academic honesty?
Plagiarism
Act it out: Literature review/RRL
This section of a research paper reviews previous studies and related information.
A research study defines time management as the number of hours a student spends studying each day.
The explanation focuses on how the concept is measured in the study.
Is this a technical definition?
No. It is an operational definition.
A research paper describes peer collaboration as students working together to share ideas and complete academic tasks.
The statement explains the general meaning of the concept but does not explain how it is measured.
Is this an operational definition?
No. It is a technical definition.
The class (is/are) listening to the teacher.
The class is listening to the teacher.
A student wants to measure motivation by counting how many hours classmates spend on homework each week.
Is this an example of a technical definition or an operational definition, and why?
Operational definition – because it specifies how the variable is measured in the study.
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Act it out: Research problem/Statement of the problem
This research term refers to the issue or question that the researcher wants to investigate.
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A researcher defines motivation as the internal drive that encourages individuals to achieve goals and complete tasks.
This explanation describes the general meaning of the concept rather than how it is measured.
Is this an example of a technical definition?
Yes, it is a technical definition.
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A study defines time management as the number of tasks a student completes within a given study period.
The explanation shows how the variable will be measured in the research.
Is this an operational definition?
Yes, it is an operational definition.
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Someone (has/have) left their notebook on the table.
Someone has left their notebook on the table.
This part of a research study describes the overall plan and strategy used to answer the research questions, including how data will be collected and analyzed.
Research Design
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