Question

Terms are defined based on how it is or will be used in your study. is it lexical or operational?

Answer 1

Answer:

An operational definition is the articulation of operationalization (or statement of procedures) used in defining the terms of a process (or set of validation tests and the expected outcomes) needed to determine the existence of an item or phenomenon (a variable, term, or object) and its properties such as duration, quantity, extension in space, chemical composition, etc.[1][2] Since the degree of operationalization can vary itself, it can result in a more or less operational definition.[3] The procedures included in definitions should be repeatable by anyone or at least by peers.