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'?

<p>A mission with specific goals and objectives (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Where are technical definitions of terms often found?

<p>In a dictionary (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the purpose of providing multiple definitions of a term?

<p>To provide a comprehensive understanding of the term (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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