Question 1

The specific meaning of a word or phrase given to it by the group of people who use the word in their context is _______________.

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Technical Definition

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Extended Definition

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Operational Definition

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Expanded Definition

Question 2

What definition is used that includes examples of terms and words found in the dictionary?

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Expanded Definition

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Operational Definition

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Technical Definition

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Extended Definition

Question 3

The following choices are examples of technical definition EXCEPT:

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Public Policy - new laws passed, institutional reform, change in corporate practice etc.

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Results - presents the information gather through the research.

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Research - establishes facts and new findings through a systematic investigation.

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Evidence - outward signs or proofs to ascertain the truth of the matter.

Question 4

Defining terms is one way of helping to resolve problems of _______

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Ambiguity

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Difficulty

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Clarity

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Faculty

Question 5

Which of the following statements below categorizes operational definition?

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A paper micrometer is a small measuring instrument used to measure the thickness of a piece of paper.

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Stress is a force that strains and deforms a body.

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Mercury is a metal that is liquid at room temperature.

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Rain is drops of water falling from a cloud in the sky.

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