Sociology 2206A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Operationalization, Operational Definition, Consistency
5 Feb 2017
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Quantitative researchers treat measurement as a distinct step in the research process that occurs prior to data collection. Qualitative researchers develop ways to capture and express variable and nonvariable concepts using various alternatives to numbers. Both researchers use two processes: conceptualization definitions for abstract ideas or concepts. Conceptualization the process of developing clear, rigorous, systematic conceptual. Conceptual definition a careful, systematic definition of a construct that is explicitly written to clarify one"s thinking. It is often linked to other concepts or. Operationalization the process of moving from the conceptual definition of a concept to a. Operational definition the definition of a variable in terms of the specific activities to set of specific activities or measures that allow a researcher to observe it empirically (ie. its operational definition) Process of thinking through the meaning of a concept measure or indicate it with empirical evidence theoretical statements: operationalization in measurement.
