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Defining a concept in terms of specific, replicable actions or procedures
An operational definition specifies concrete, replicable procedures designed to represent a construct. In the words of American psychologist S.S. Stevens
Operational_definition
Statement that attaches a meaning to a term
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Definition
Force on a mass due to gravity
between the two determining if an object sinks or floats. The first operational definition of weight was given by Euclid, who defined weight as: "the heaviness
Weight
Definition of a word based on theories on its nature
terms. Every scientific concept must have an operational definition, however the operational definition can use both direct observations and latent variables
Theoretical_definition
Part of the process of research design
social sciences, life sciences and physics, operationalization (or operationalisation) is the definition of a method to measure a phenomenon despite the
Operationalization
Organism resembling a form long shown in the fossil records
oxpeckers may one day turn up enabling this theory to be tested. An operational definition was proposed in 2017, where a 'living fossil' lineage has a slow
Living_fossil
Classification by similarity of DNA
An operational taxonomic unit (OTU) is an operational definition used to classify groups of closely related individuals. The term was originally introduced
Operational_taxonomic_unit
Field of statistics
first operational definition of causality in 1969. Granger made the definition of probabilistic causality proposed by Norbert Wiener operational as a comparison
Causal_analysis
State of a person who has never engaged in sexual intercourse
sexual intercourse. As it is not an objective term with an operational definition, social definitions of what constitutes virginity, or the lack thereof, vary
Virginity
Measurement of resource allocation
The exact definition of these performance indicators varies between industries, but typically covers these categories: Input: Operational expenditure
Operational_efficiency
Field in statistics pertaining to establishing cause and effect
first operational definition of causality in 1969. Granger made the definition of probabilistic causality proposed by Norbert Wiener operational as a comparison
Exploratory_causal_analysis
Region in Canada
include a few localities in Quebec and/or Maine. An historical or operational definition of Acadia can also refer to the entire three Maritime provinces
Acadia_(region)
Type of fraud in online advertising
conceptual definition of invalid clicks that can be operationalized [except for certain obviously clear cases]." "An operational definition cannot be fully
Click_fraud
Expected value of a quantum measurement
unbounded, and ψ {\displaystyle \psi } has to be chosen from its domain of definition. In general, the expectation of any observable can be calculated by replacing
Expectation value (quantum mechanics)
Expectation_value_(quantum_mechanics)
Postulate which assigns a partial meaning to the theoretical terms of a scientific theory
coordinative definition. This is very similar to, but distinct from an operational definition. The difference is that coordinative definitions do not necessarily
Coordinative_definition
Measurement in environmental chemistry
in water can be measured using a digital meter. Generally, the operational definition is that the solids must be small enough to survive filtration through
Total_dissolved_solids
Risk of disrupting business operations
can trigger operational risk. The process to manage operational risk is known as operational risk management. The definition of operational risk, adopted
Operational_risk
National encyclopedia of Bangladesh
Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh is the first Bangladeshi encyclopedia. It is available in print, CD-ROM format and online, in both
Banglapedia
Attraction between people of the opposite sex or gender
some use same-sex behavior and not same-sex attraction as the operational definition of homosexuality (e.g., Billy et al., 1993); many sex researchers
Heterosexuality
Application of experimental method to psychological research
Clark Hull popularized the idea of operationism, or operational definition. Operational definition implies that a concept be defined in terms of concrete
Experimental_psychology
American architect
the earlier operational definitions of sustainability. Sustainability is a concept that has many definitions, the United Nations definition of sustainability
Richard_Levine_(architect)
Classification based on observable evidence
properties in common Inductive reasoning – Method of logical reasoning Operational definition – Defining a concept in terms of specific, replicable actions or
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Levels at which theoretical concepts can be understood
income, culture, power, or some other defining characteristic(s). An operational definition specifies concrete, replicable procedures that reliably produce
Abstraction_(sociology)
Chemical theory about acids and bases
one-half is arbitrary and often dropped as Pearson has noted. An operational definition for the chemical hardness is obtained by applying a three-point
HSAB_theory
Information security model based on confidentiality, integrity, and availability
security management standard O-ISM3. This standard proposed an operational definition of the key concepts of security, with elements called "security
CIA_triad
Visible light per unit solid angle
an operational definition—it is defined by the description of a physical process that will produce one candela of luminous intensity. By definition, if
Luminous_intensity
scientific consensus on the definition of terrorism. Various legal systems and government agencies use different definitions of terrorism, and governments
Definition_of_terrorism
comparable, though differences remain. Both classifications employ operational definitions. Other classification schemes, used more locally, include the Chinese
Classification of mental disorders
Classification_of_mental_disorders
Form of government
armed conflict and unexpected or adverse changes in leadership. The operational definition of anocracy is extensively used by scholars Monty G. Marshall and
Anocracy
Means of testing human resilience
assessing resilience. The CD-RISC is based on Connor and Davidson's operational definition of resilience, which is the ability to "thrive in the face of adversity
Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale
Connor–Davidson_Resilience_Scale
Unscientific claims presented as scientific
that would permit operational definitions in terms of these observables. [..] If a restriction in favor of operational definitions were to be followed
Pseudoscience
Object whose existence depends upon a subject's mind
constructs. They asserted that there is no adequate criterion for the operational definition of constructs like abilities and personality. Thus, according to
Construct_(philosophy)
1927 book by Percy Williams Bridgman
identifying, analyzing, and explaining operationalism for the first time, and coining the term operational definition. Widely read by scholars in the social
The_Logic_of_Modern_Physics
Predator at the top of a food chain
(2003). "Linking Keystone Species and Functional Groups: A New Operational Definition of the Keystone Species Concept". Conservation Ecology. 7 (1) resp11
Apex_predator
Canadian demographic category
it to mean "visibly non-white". The Canadian government uses an operational definition by which it identifies the following groups as visible minorities:
Visible_minority
American psychologist (1906–1973)
addition, Stevens played a key role in the development of the use of operational definitions in psychology. A Review of General Psychology survey, published
Stanley_Smith_Stevens
Type of tourism
out-of-the-ordinary or "roads less traveled" vacations, but lack of a clear operational definition has hampered measurement of market size and growth. According to
Adventure_travel
Framework for teaching and assessment of learning
Press. p. 17. ISBN 978-0-13-389240-6. Gervais, J. (2016). "The operational definition of competency-based education". The Journal of Competency-Based
Competency-based_learning
Ability to deal with fear
certain problem. While there are "numerous definitions of courage", they are unable to set "an operational definition of courage on which to base sound explicit
Courage
network (ATN) is a type of graph theoretic structure used in the operational definition of formal languages, used especially in parsing relatively complex
Augmented_transition_network
Behavioral condition
There is no clear operational definition of self-neglect — some research suggests it is not possible for a universal definition due to its complexity
Self-neglect
people's ability to respond appropriately to the target stimulus. An operational definition of crowding explains what crowding is and how it is different from
Visual_crowding
economists on a precise operational definition for fiscal sustainability, rather different studies use their own, often similar, definitions. However, the European
Fiscal_sustainability
Mathematical model for data types
axiomatic semantics and operational semantics. Despite not being part of the interface, the constraints are still important to the definition of the ADT; for
Abstract_data_type
Conformity of goods or services
such ways, the subjectivity of quality is rendered objective via operational definitions and measured with metrics such as proxy measures. In a general
Quality_(business)
Measure of consensus in ratings given by multiple observers
intra-class correlation, and Krippendorff's alpha. There are several operational definitions of "inter-rater reliability," reflecting different viewpoints about
Inter-rater_reliability
Measure of unpredictability of outcomes
we get precisely the above definition of H m i n ( P ) {\displaystyle H_{\rm {min}}({\boldsymbol {P}})} . From an operational perspective, the min-entropy
Min-entropy
Medical diagnostic method
difficulty ratio. This compound RAT gives researchers a cohesive and operational definition normative list, where subjects are able to solve tasks in less time
Remote_Associates_Test
Discipline concerning the application of advanced analytical methods
Operations research (British English: operational research), often shortened to the initialism OR, is a branch of applied mathematics that deals with
Operations_research
Thought experiment in physics
to absolute space. Alternatively, these experiments provide an operational definition of what is meant by "absolute rotation", and do not pretend to address
Bucket_argument
Awareness of internal and external existence
special difficulties, due to the lack of a universally accepted operational definition. In the majority of experiments that are specifically about consciousness
Consciousness
Area or place where important military events occur or are progressing
abbreviated ТВД, TVD. This geographical division aids strategic and operational planning, allowing military operations of fronts. Fronts were originally
Theater_(warfare)
Place where weaponry is made, stored, repaired etc
ammunition, such as any temporary post or patrol vehicle that is only operational in certain times of the day. The term in English entered the language
Arsenal
Continuous progression from past to future
other quantities, such as velocity. To avoid a circular definition, time in physics is operationally defined as "what a clock reads", specifically a count
Time
Medical condition
individual. The DSM-IV definition states that, like many medical terms, mental disorder "lacks a consistent operational definition that covers all situations"
Mental_disorder
Measure of the level of acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution
total and seawater scales differ only very slightly. As part of its operational definition of the pH scale, the IUPAC defines a series of Buffer solutions
PH
Planning for the replacement of leaders
candidates' ability to manage complexity, formulating a robust operational definition of business intelligence. The Cognitive Process Profile (CPP) psychometric
Succession_planning
Amount of work to be performed per unit time
the same person. Many definitions of mental workload have been proposed in the years. A more recent and operational definition is that "Mental workload
Workload
Information on military opponents' location
government, and the private sectors. This has been suggested as an operational definition of Geospatial Intelligence which might use the moniker of GeoIntel
Geospatial_intelligence
Capability of producing the desired result
2019. https://www.encyclopedia.com>. Longman, Pearson. "Effective - Definition from Longman English Dictionary Online." Longman English Dictionary Online
Effectiveness
Amphitheatre-like valley formed by glacial erosion
not new, see Evans, I.S. & N. Cox, 1974: Geomorphometry and the operational definition of cirques, Area. Institute of British Geographers, 6: 150–53 regarding
Cirque
to absolute space. Alternatively, these experiments provide an operational definition of what is meant by "absolute rotation", and do not pretend to address
Rotating_spheres
US public health framework
Essential Public Health Services. In 2005, NACCHO released the Operational Definition of a Functional Local Health Department to define the role of the
10 Essential Public Health Services
10_Essential_Public_Health_Services
Ability or capacity to perform a task effectively or successfully
Competence: An Operational Definition. Educational Technology Publications, Inc. Vol. 18, No. 1. pp. 7–18 Gervais, J. (2016). The operational definition of competency-based
Competence_(polyseme)
Semantic language unit of meaning
meaning in "sneak" – move silently and secretly for a bad purpose The operational definition of synonymy depends on the distinctions between these classes of
Sememe
Category of computer technology
Operational technology (OT) is hardware and software that detects or causes a change, through the direct monitoring and/or control of industrial equipment
Operational_technology
Theory in cognitive neuroscience
David Whitney and Allison Yamanashi Leib have developed an operational and flexible definition stating that ensemble coding should cover the following five
Ensemble_coding
Public perception of an individual's job
prestige as a weighted average of income and education and this is the operational definition used in indices like DSI and ISEI. However other people (especially
Occupational_prestige
Intelligence of machines
John McCarthy agreed, writing that "Artificial intelligence is not, by definition, simulation of human intelligence". McCarthy defines intelligence as "the
Artificial_intelligence
Military strategy
usually long-range, designed to prevent an opposing force from entering an operational area. Area denial refers to those actions and capabilities, usually of
Anti-access/area_denial
This list of deepest mines includes operational and non-operational mines that are at least 2,224 m (7,297 ft), which is the depth of Krubera Cave, the
List_of_deepest_mines
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
would eschew "new foreign deals", and the Trump Organization pursued operational expansions in Scotland, Dubai, and the Dominican Republic. Lobbyists
Donald_Trump
Air and space warfare force of the United Kingdom
people or the course of events". Today, the Royal Air Force maintains an operational fleet of various types of aircraft, described by the RAF as being "leading-edge"
Royal_Air_Force
Mental disorder
definition of cyclothymia and its relationship with other mental disorders among researchers and clinicians. This lack of consensus on an operational
Cyclothymia
This glossary of computer science is a list of definitions of terms and concepts used in computer science, its sub-disciplines, and related fields, including
Glossary_of_computer_science
Psychological disorder
phenomenological plane as actions are wildly out of sync with affect. Operational thinking, turning thought immediately into action. List of mental disorders
Normopathy
Treatment for physical and mental impairment
to confirm its efficacy for orthopedic and neurologic problems. "Operational Definition of CAM". Cochrane CAM Field. University of Maryland School of Medicine
Reflex_locomotion
High-gain voltage amplifier with a differential input
An operational amplifier (often op amp, op-amp, or opamp) is a DC-coupled electronic amplifier with a differential input, a (usually) single-ended output
Operational_amplifier
Speed of the heartbeat, measured in beats per minute
Spodick DH (1993-08-15). "Survey of selected cardiologists for an operational definition of normal sinus heart rate". The American Journal of Cardiology
Heart_rate
Term used in psychology
history of studies on co-regulation, researchers have lacked a clear, operational definition of co-regulation. In a review of emotional co-regulation in close
Co-regulation
Property of a thermodynamic system
monograph by R. Giles. An equivalent approach that extends the operational definition of entropy to the entire nonequilibrium domain was derived from
Entropy
Coordinated military actions of a state or non-state actor
for their more generally accepted common usage names than their actual operational objectives. Military operations can be classified by the scale and scope
Military_operation
security plans for the organization. These plans contain policies and operational level agreements. The security plans (Plan) are then implemented (Do)
ITIL_security_management
IHRA-approved statement on antisemitism
The IHRA definition of antisemitism is a "non-legally binding working" definition of antisemitism that was adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance
IHRA definition of antisemitism
IHRA_definition_of_antisemitism
Fundamental quantity in physics
to characterize the passage of time with instrumentation, using operational definitions. Simultaneously, our conception of time has evolved, as shown below
Time_in_physics
Financial heuristic
determining whether to invest more heavily in growth or to focus on operational efficiency. In corporate finance, the Rule of 40 is represented by the
Rule_of_40
Regular activity done for enjoyment
Larry Z. (3 July 2018). "Towards a definition of "hobby": An empirical test of a proposed operational definition of the word hobby". Journal of Occupational
Hobby
Association football tournament in Qatar
to host the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which was graded as having "high operational risk", generated criticism from media commentators. It was criticised
2022_FIFA_World_Cup
Harassment or bullying amongst members of peer groups
via methods such as peer exclusion. Today, victimization is largely operationally defined as either covert/relational victimization or overt/physical
Peer_victimization
Type of nuclear fission reactor
reactor" first entered common use in the late 1970s. Since then, the definition of an SMR has remained somewhat controversial. John Fabian, writing in
Small_modular_reactor
Leader of the Soviet Union from 1922 to 1924
as the Soviet Union under Stalin, while the revisionists opposed such definition and tended to see rupture between Lenin and Stalin and; contrary to the
Vladimir_Lenin
1995 Bangladesh law
control and mitigation of environmental pollution." The Act gives operational definitions of many important terms, including ecosystem, pollution, waste
Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act, 1995
Bangladesh_Environment_Conservation_Act,_1995
Clinical tool
its large number of scored items. This, combined with a lack of operational definitions, may reduce its reliability. Pressure ulcer Wound healing Braden
Waterlow_score
British public service broadcaster
produce 100% of new programmes in HDTV by 2010. On 3 November 2010, a high-definition simulcast of BBC One was launched, entitled BBC One HD, and BBC Two HD
BBC
the purpose of the definition (e.g., medical, legal, administrative). A lack of agreed-upon nomenclature and operational definitions has complicated understanding
Suicide_terminology
State in western India
Metro, a metro rail system for Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar is currently operational. The construction started on 14 March 2015. Two corridors of Surat Metro
Gujarat
Head of state and government of the US
select and encourage commanders such as Ulysses S. Grant. The present-day operational command of the Armed Forces is delegated to the Department of Defense
President of the United States
President_of_the_United_States
1982 book by Gérard Genette
book's methodological proposals have been confirmed as effective operational definitions, and have been widely adopted in literary criticism terminology
Palimpsests: Literature in the Second Degree
Palimpsests:_Literature_in_the_Second_Degree
American musician (1964–2017)
the original on May 28, 2017. Retrieved May 26, 2017. "Financial and Operational Highlights – Hipgnosis Songs Fund" (PDF). Hipgnosis Songs Fund. December
Chris_Cornell
Medical condition
in Psychogenic FAS: Some Further Evidence Challenging Whitaker's Operational Definition". Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. 10 (62): 62. doi:10.3389/fnhum
Foreign_accent_syndrome
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