SOCB05H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Operationalization, Operational Definition, Face Validity
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A mental image that summarizes a set of similar observations, feelings, or ideas; theoretical creations that are based on observations. (cannot be directly observed) Subjective because based on observations and can differ over cultures, etc. and you have to classify what you mean. Terrorism itself cannot be observed, we can only look at facts. Process of specifying what we mean by a term; giving definite meaning to concept. What is considered as reasonable and not reasonable. A specifiable aspect of a concept; different aspects of the concept. Indicator: a sign of the presence or absence of the concept (or dimension of the concept) we are studying. Own experiences or idea of what it is. ^a lot of these things can also represent friendship though! For romantic love, there"s also an aspect of exclusivity. So there was survey for friends and survey for relationships. Scale for relationships was much higher on the level that they like their girlfriends/boyfriends.
