Operational definitions are employed in order to ____.
A) explain how hypotheses relate to larger theories
B) state how one variable affects another variable
C) explain how independent variables are manipulated by the experimenter
D) clarify what the researcher means by a particular variable

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Operational definitions specify the exact way a variable is measured or manipulated in a study, ensuring clarity and replicability by providing clear criteria for what is being studied.

Operational Definitions Are Employed in Order to ____