Term ID: T3982

Operationalization

/operationalization/
The process of defining abstract concepts in terms of specific, measurable operations or observable behaviors.
Example: Defining "anxiety" as scores on standardized questionnaires plus physiological measures like heart rate and cortisol levels.

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Reference: Kerlinger & Lee (2000)