Abstract A hypothetical concept CN and a refined Cn rate are operationally defined. By using this example, certain weaknesses of operationism are pointed out. The attempt is made to show that operational definitions hamper scientific advance by their inadequacy in dealing with new situations, with situations not measurable as yet, with improvements of measurement, and with choice among various available measurements, and by their inaccessibility to constructive criticism. Four criteria are suggested, and operational definitions are subjected to these criteria. Show Journal Information Current issues are now on the Chicago Journals website. Read the latest issue.Established in 1895 as the first US scholarly journal in its field, the American Journal of Sociology (AJS) presents pathbreaking work from all areas of sociology, with an emphasis on theory building and innovative methods. AJS strives to speak to the general sociology reader and is open to contributions from across the social sciences—political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics in addition to sociology—that seriously engage the sociological literature to forge new ways of understanding the social. AJS offers a substantial book review section that identifies the most salient work of both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering the readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles. Publisher Information Since its origins in 1890 as one of the three main divisions of the University of Chicago, The University of Chicago Press has embraced as its mission the obligation to disseminate scholarship of the highest standard and to publish serious works that promote education, foster public understanding, and enrich cultural life. Today, the Journals Division publishes more than 70 journals and hardcover serials, in a wide range of academic disciplines, including the social sciences, the humanities, education, the biological and medical sciences, and the physical sciences. Rights & Usage This item is part of a JSTOR Collection. Read Online (Free) relies on page scans, which are not currently available to screen readers. To access this article, please contact JSTOR User Support . We'll provide a PDF copy for your screen reader. With a personal account, you can read up to 100 articles each month for free. Get StartedAlready have an account? Log in Monthly Plan
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What is the purpose of an operational definition of a concept?1. What is the purpose of an operational definition? It is to provide a clear, specific, understandable, and agreed-upon description of what is to be observed and measured. This will allow people to collect, analyze and interpret data in a consistent way.
Which of the following is the definition of operational definition?An operational definition is designed to model or represent a concept or theoretical definition, also known as a construct. Scientists should describe the operations (procedures, actions, or processes) that define the concept with enough specificity such that other investigators can replicate their research.
What is the most important feature of an operational definition?An essential component of an operational definition is measurement. A simple and accurate definition of measurement is the assignment of numbers to a variable in which we are interested. These numbers will provide the raw material for our statistical analysis.
What are the three characteristics of an operational definition?Deming, an operational definition has three elements that help you to apply it: Criteria: The standard against which to evaluate the results of the test. Test: A specific procedure for measuring a characteristic. Decision: The determination as to whether the test results show that the characteristic meets the criteria.
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Which of the following is the main focus of an operational definition of a concept in sociology?
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