English10 q4 CLAS2 Giving Technical and Operational Definition of Words Final-Carissa-Calalin
English10 q4 CLAS2 Giving Technical and Operational Definition of Words Final-Carissa-Calalin
English10 q4 CLAS2 Giving Technical and Operational Definition of Words Final-Carissa-Calalin
GRADE/SECTION:______________________________
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ENGLISH
Quarter IV – Week 2
Giving Technical and Operational
Definition of Words
Republic Act 8293, Section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in
any work of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the
government agency or office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for the
exploitation of such work for a profit. Such agency or office may, among other things,
impose as a condition the payment of royalties.
Let’s Try
Directions: Read each question carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space
provided before the number.
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_________4. Which of the following is an operational definition?
A. Love is a feeling of strong or constant affection for a person.
B. Population is the whole number of people or inhabitants in a country or
region.
C. Global Warming is an increase in the earth's atmospheric and oceanic
temperatures.
D. Anxiety is the sweating of the palms, increased heart rate, dilated pupils, and
other observable physiological changes.
For numbers 6 to 8, identify the word that is operationally defined in each number. Write the letter
of your answer on the space provided before the item.
A. Standard Journal B. Census C. Dependent D. Population
________6. (Population aged < 15)+ (Population aged >65).
________7. The enumeration of an entire population of a defined area.
________8. It is officially published from a public or private university or from an
internationally recognized research organization.
For numbers 9 and 10, read the following definitions and identify the technical and operational
definition of the word self-concept. Write the letter of your answer on its appropriate column.
A. It is how you know and understand yourself. It is the conceptual and mental
understanding that you hold for your existence.
B. It refers to the scores on the Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory.
Self-Concept 9. 10.
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Let’s Explore and Discover
Have you experienced reading a text with words familiar to you and yet you failed to
understand the idea or the point of the writer? Some people experienced the same especially
those reading academic texts or research papers. The key to understanding is your knowledge
about the different meanings of words as used in different contexts. This lesson will help
you understand the technical and operational definition of words. So, get ready and explore
the power of words!
An operational
definition assigns
meaning to concept or
to a variable by
specifying the activities
or “operations”
necessary to measure it
and evaluate the
measurement.
(Sources:
“Technical definition,” Wikipedia, accessed April 26, 2021,
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technical_definition.
“Intro to Research Methods,” Indiana University, accessed April 26, 2021,
https://iu.instructure.com/courses/1540267/files/60211135/download?wrap=1.
“Writing Definitions,” Macmillan Learning, accessed April 26,
2021. https://www.macmillanhighered.com/brainhoney/resource/6698/digital_first_
content/trunk/test/techcomm11e_full/techcomm11e_full_ch20_2.html.
“About Technical Definitions and Technical Descriptions,” Slideshare, accessed April 26, 2021,
https://www.slideshare.net/thompsonkaren/engl317-isi-project-2-slidedoc-1.
“Identifying & Decoding Technical Words: Lesson for Kids,” Study.com, accessed April 27,
2021.https://study.com/academy/lesson/identifying-decoding-technical-words-lesson-for-kids.html.)
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There are different types of technical definition but for this lesson, consider this
format: Term is classification plus differentiation.
Definition: A stall is a flight condition in which the lift produced becomes less than the
Term Classification Differentiation
weight of the airplane, and the airplane stops flying.
If the word stall has multiple definitions in many contexts, the format is:
(Qualifier+) Term = Classification + Differentiation.
Notice how the term “stall” has three totally different meanings depending on the context.
According to Dr. Deming, an operational definition has three elements that help you to
apply it:
1. Criteria: The standard against which to evaluate the results of the test.
2. Test: A specific procedure for measuring a characteristic.
3. Decision: The determination as to whether the test results show that the characteristic
meets the criteria.
(Sources:
“Technical Definition,” Coursera, accessed April 27, 2021,
https://www.coursera.org/lecture/technical-writing/technical-definition-29d6l.)
“Forming Operational Definitions,” The Bronx High School of Science. accessed April 27, 2021,
https://bxscience.enschool.org/ourpages/auto/2012/1/30/56732630/operationaldefinitions.pdf.
“Initial Research Methodology Issues,” Arizona State University, accessed April 27, 2021,
http://www.public.asu.edu/~kroel/www500/CCOV%20Fri.pdf.)
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Sample Activity: A quality improvement team at a medical clinic pharmacy was
attempting to improve its process by making prescription service as fast as possible.
Operationally define the term fast in this context (pharmacy service).
Possible Answer
(Source: “Operational Definitions,” The Elsmar Cove, accessed April 27, 2021,
https://elsmar.com/pdf_files/Navy-TQL/opdef.pdf.)
Let’s Practice
Activity 1
Directions: Write TE if the given definition of the underlined word is technical, and OP if it
is operational. Write your answer on the space before the item.
(Sources:
“Ch5 Measurement,” University of Central Arkansas, accessed April 26, 2021,
https://uca.edu/psychology/files/2013/08/Ch5-Measurement.pdf.
“Extended Definition,” PrismNet, accessed April 27, 2021,
https://www.prismnet.com/~hcexres/textbook/def.html#:~:text=An%20extended%20d
efinition%20is%20a,the%20success%20of%20your%20report.)
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Activity 2
Directions: Match the words in Column A with their corresponding operational
definitions in Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space before the item.
____ 1. High Velocity A. Any individual who establishes a business, whether in the form of
Environments single proprietorship or a corporation.
____ 2. Entrepreneur B. Changes in the environment that affects the business. It is the
interruption to periods of stability (Greiner, 1972).
____ 3. Turbulence C. Environments that are constantly and rapidly changing thereby
affecting the accuracy and relevancy of information (Bourgeois, L.
III & Eisenhardt, K., 1988; Hoy, McDougall & Dsouza, 1992).
____ 4. Survival D. Refers to the ability of the business endeavor to continue economic
operations (Chrisman, Bauerschmidt, & Hofer, 1998).
Reflect on this…
How can your knowledge in technical and operational definition help you in
your research?
Let’s Do More
Activity 1
Directions: Identify the definition that is NOT considered operational. Circle the letter
of your answer.
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For numbers 4-5, construct an operational definition for the word stress by
considering the given image below. Write your definition on the space provided for.
Be guided by the given sample answer.
(Sources:
“Adoption of the Operational Definition of Urban Areas in the Philippines,”
Philippine Statistics Authority, accessed April 27, 2021,
https://psa.gov.ph/article/adoption-operational-definition-urban-areas-philippines.
“Urban,” Merriam-Webster, accessed April 27, 2021,
https://www.merriam- webster.com/dictionary/urban.
“A guide to operationalization,” Scribbr, accessed April 27, 2021,
https://www.scribbr.com/dissertation/operationalization/.
“What to know about social anxiety disorder?,” MedicalNewsToday,
accessed April 27, 2021, https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/176891.
“Republic Acts,” Chan Robles Virtual Law Library, accessed April 26, 2021,
https://www.chanrobles.com/republicactno7610.html.
“Medical Definition of Stress,” MedicineNet, accessed April 27, 2021,
https://www.medicinenet.com/stress/definition.htm#:~:text=Stress%3A%20In%20a%2
0medical%20or,or%20from%20a%20medical%20procedure.)
Activity 2
Directions: Complete the table by identifying the word’s technical and operational
definitions. Write the letter of your answer under the corresponding column. For each
word there are two given definitions.
Options:
1. A. the force measured by the operation of weighing it, which is the force it exerts
on its support.
B. the force acting on the object due to gravity.
2. A. the distance from the bottom to the top of someone or something standing
upright
B. the number of feet/inches a person is tall.
Word/Term Technical Definition Operational Definition
1. Weight
2. Height
Reflect on this…
What insights have you learned in this lesson?
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Let’s Sum It Up
Directions: Choose the word that will complete each statement. Write the word on the
space provided.
The definition that is used to introduce the vocabulary which makes communication
in a particular field succinct and unambiguous is called (1)__________________ while the one
that describes how a particular variable is to be measured, or how an object or condition is
to be recognized is called (2) _____________________.
The two types of operational definition are (3)_____________ and (4)_______________ .
Let’s Assess
Directions: Read each question carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space
provided before the number.
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_________ 4. Which of the following is the best operational definition of hunger?
A. It is the desire to eat.
B. It is the general feeling of emptiness in one’s stomach
C. It is the amount of food ordered in a fast-food restaurant
D. It is when the number of calories eaten in a day is 15% less than number
needed.
For numbers 6 to 8, identify the word that is operationally defined in each number. Write the letter
of your answer on the space provided before the item.
A. Standard Journal B. Census C. Dependent D. Population
________6. (Population aged < 15)+ (Population aged >65).
________7. The enumeration of an entire population of a defined area.
________8. It is officially published from a public or private university or from an
internationally recognized research organization.
For numbers 9 and 10, read the following definitions and identify the technical and operational
definition of the word self-concept. Write the letter of your answer on its appropriate column.
C. It is how you know and understand yourself. It is the conceptual and mental
understanding that you hold for your existence.
D. It refers to the scores on the Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory.
Self-Concept 9. 10.
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Answer Key
LET’S PRACTICE
1. OP 2. OP 3. TE 4. OP 5. OP 1. C 2. A 3. B 4.D
6. OP 7. OP 8. TE 9. TE 10. TE
LET’S DO MORE
1. C
1. Technical- B
2. B
Operational -A
3. A
4-5. Answers may vary 2. Technical- A
Operational- B
LET’S SUM IT UP
1. D 2. C 3. C 4. D 5. D 1. C 2. D 3. C 4. D 5. C
6. C 7. B 8. A 9. A 10. B 6. C 7. B 8. A 9. A 10. B
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Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. “Republic Acts.” Accessed April 26, 2021.
https://www.chanrobles.com/republicactno7610.html.
Coursera. “Technical Definition.” Accessed April 27, 2021.
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Indiana University. “Intro to Research Methods.” Accessed April 26, 2021.
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Macmillan Learning. “Writing Definitions.” Accessed April 26, 2021.
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MedicineNet. “Medical Definition of Stress.” Accessed April 27, 2021. https://www.medicinenet.com/
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medical%20procedure.
Merriam-Webster. “Height.” Accessed April 27, 2021. https://www.merriamwebster.com/
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Merriam-Webster. “Population.” Accessed April 26,2021. https://www.merriamwebster.com/
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Merriam-Webster. “Urban.” Accessed April 27, 2021. https://www.merriamwebster.com/dictionary/
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Philippine Statistics Authority. “Adoption of the Operational Definition of Urban Areas in the
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definition-urban-areas-philippines.
PrismNet. “Extended Definition.” Accessed April 27, 2021. https://www.prismnet.com/~hcexres/
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.pdf.
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4. Was there any part of this CLAS that you found difficult?
If yes, please specify what it was and why.
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