Technical Definitions: Understanding Field-Specific Terminology

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What is the primary focus of a technical definition?

The characterization of an event
The application of a word in a particular context
The association of a word's meaning with a specific field or area of study (correct)
The process of explaining a term in a sentence

What is the purpose of operationalization in defining a term?

To define the term in terms of a process or procedure (correct)
To associate the term with a specific field or area of study
To explain the term in a sentence or context
To identify the characteristics of an event

What is the difference between a technical and operational definition of a term?

A technical definition explains the term in a sentence, while an operational definition associates the term with a specific field
A technical definition is used in a narrow context, while an operational definition is used in a wide context
A technical definition is used in a specific field, while an operational definition is used in a broader context
A technical definition is associated with the meaning of a term, while an operational definition is associated with the application of a term (correct)

What is an example of a technical definition of the term 'OPERATION'?

A mission with specific goals and objectives (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an operational definition of the term 'COMPUTER'?

Something used in doing homework or browsing the internet (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where are technical definitions of terms often found?

In a dictionary (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a technical definition of 'SURF' and an operational definition of 'SURF'?

A technical definition focuses on the meaning of the term, while an operational definition focuses on the application of the term (C) Signup and view all the answers