In the context of research, an operational definition of a variable is a precise description of ____.
A) how the variable will be defined (i.e., how it will be manipulated or measured)
B) how data from the variable will be statistically analyzed
C) what the variable is expected to "do" according to the research hypothesis (i.e., what results are expected from the variable)
D) how the variable has been defined by researchers in past studies

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An operational definition of a variable outlines the specific way the variable will be defined and measured or manipulated in a given research study, ensuring precision and consistency in the research methods.

In the Context of Research, an Operational Definition of a Variable