Constructs & Conceptualism Flashcards
What is a variable
A condition or characteristic that can take on different categories, levels or values
What is the definition of construct/conceptual
A concept that exists as a idea but it is not physical it’s hypothetical
What is Operationalising
Turning a construct into an operational variable
A way researchers can manipulate a measure or variable
It should be clear enough another researcher can replicate
What is an operational variable
A measurement of how independent or dependent variables are
Operationalisation of happiness (example)
Psychological - hormones and neurotransmitters
Behavioural - frequency or laughing
Other report - measure of happy some is externally to family and friends
Self report - questionnaire or interviews
Why does operationalisation require precision
To manipulate variables
What could create errors within operationalisation
Background music - could be performed accurately but the speed performed at could cause an error
Repetition - as tasks go on participants could get bored
