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~ OPERATIONAL DEFINITION
~ DEFINITION - Defines and clarifies the meaning of a
- A word or expression that has a word based on how it is used in a
precise meaning in some uses or is particular context.
peculiar to a science, art, profession,
or subject. Example:
- Computers - is something used in
doing homework or browsing the
internet.
~ TECHNICAL DEFINITION ~TYPES OF OPERATIONAL DEFINITION
- Refers to the aspect of explaining
or describing any technical terms or a. TYPE A (Cause)
terminology. - Operations performed to cause the
phenomenon to occur.
Example:
- Computers –(n.) an electronic Example:
device for storing and processing - Fear - state produced by exposing
data, typically in binary form, an individual to an object highest in
according to instructions given to it in their hierarchy of objects to be
a variable program. (Cambridge avoided.
Dictionary)
b. TYPE B (Operation)
~ TYPES OF TECHNICAL DEFINITION - Constructed in terms of how the
object or thing operates.
a. Parenthetical
- are words that quickly explain a Example:
term and are included within the same - Aggression - Forceful contact that
sentence as the word being defined. leaves a mark or makes a sound,
including hitting, kicking, or using
● Example: threatening language
- Voltaire was imprisoned twice in the
c. TYPE C (Visual)
Bastille (French fortress), once in
- Constructed in terms of what an
1717 and a second time in 1726.
object or phenomenon looks like.
b. Sentence
Example:
- It features an explanation of a word or
- Introversion - the tendency or
phrase using one sentence.
characteristic of an individual to
prefer to engage in solitary rather
- Standard Pattern:
than group activities.
- Term + Class + Distinguishing
Figure
● Example:
Why we need to define:
- A Bunsen burner is a small
laboratory burner consisting of a
1. To increase reader understanding.
vertical metal tube. connected to a
2. Elaborate on technical terms
gas source.
3. Misunderstandings have negative
effects