Learning from Others and Reviewing the Literature

Operational definition refers to a detailed explanation of the technical terms and measurements used during data collection.

When data is clearly defined, it provides the same results when it is tested again and tends to be changeable.

A hypothesis when tested should be time bound.

A hypothesis should be consistent with most known facts.

If the writer wants to make sure that the data is consistent, it is important to have a detailed operational definition of terms.

The conceptual framework lies within a much broader framework called________________.

This is a concept which can take on different quantitative value. As such, the concepts like weight, height, income are all examples _____________.

A variable which is considered as a consequence of one variable.

A variable that is antecedent to a certain variable.

Independent variables that are not related to the purpose of the study, but may affect the dependent variable.