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Terminologies: Lesson

Here are the corrected definitions of terms: 1. Mean - The average score within a distribution. 2. Median - The center score in a distribution that divides the higher half of the data from the lower half. 3. Mode - The most frequent score in a distribution. 4. Range - The difference between the highest and lowest scores in a distribution. 5. ANOVA - Analysis of variance; a method of statistical analysis used to determine differences among the means of two or more groups on a variable. The errors identified were: - Median was misspelled as "Median" instead of "median" - Mode did not have a period at the end of the sentence - RANGE

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Terminologies: Lesson

Here are the corrected definitions of terms: 1. Mean - The average score within a distribution. 2. Median - The center score in a distribution that divides the higher half of the data from the lower half. 3. Mode - The most frequent score in a distribution. 4. Range - The difference between the highest and lowest scores in a distribution. 5. ANOVA - Analysis of variance; a method of statistical analysis used to determine differences among the means of two or more groups on a variable. The errors identified were: - Median was misspelled as "Median" instead of "median" - Mode did not have a period at the end of the sentence - RANGE

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Lesson

Terminologies

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What I Need to Know
Usually, in writing a research paper, the definition of terms is included. It
helps in simplifying some of the technical terms which are vital in the understanding of the
research project. Although this part of the paper is optional, it is advantageous for the reader
to include this to prevent the ambiguous meaning of terms that might otherwise be
interpreted in different ways, causing confusion. It can also enhance comprehension of
important key terms.

Definition of Terms or Terminologies is also called as Operational Definition of


Variables (ODV). The word operational refers to “how the word/term was used in the study.
At the same time, the variables are the elements essential to the study.

There are two ways in defining the terms, the conceptual and operational definition.
The conceptual definition is the meaning of the term that is based on how it is defined in
the dictionary or encyclopedia. Operational definition on the other hand is the meaning of
the term based on how it was used in the study.

Generally, there are two cases in which important terms need to be defined. First, if
the term is not common or widely known and second, if the term has a specific or unique
meaning in the context of the study.

Benefits of Having Definition of Terms


1. It is a useful place to include technical terms in the topic of the research questions.
2. It can clarify the definition of term, especially if it has a different meaning. Define the
term according to how it was used in the study.
3. It makes it easier to revisit or check the meaning of a term instead of trying to locate
it through the paper.
4. Helps to ensure that the reader can understand the technical terminologies and
jargons while reading the paper.

Guidelines on How to Write the Definition of Terms


1. Write a brief introductory statement. It shortly describes the content of the definition
of terms.
2. List/write the words/terms (which are technical) that would be included (make sure
that the variables and key terms found in the title are included).
3. The terms should be arranged alphabetically.
4. Indention should be applied to each term.
5. The term should be followed with a period.

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6. It can be underlined or not.
7. It can be bold and italic or not.
8. It does not have to be lengthy (direct to the point).
9. Acronym/initials should be defined clearly. Complete name should be written first,
followed by the acronym/initials in open-close parenthesis, then the
definition/meaning.
10. Do not overflow with technical terms (only those relevant and significant to the study).
11. Keep the definition brief and basic. You will elaborate on it more in the body of your
paper.

Note: Refer also to your institutional format (some institutions have different formats).

Examples of Writing the Definition of Terms

1. Conceptual definition

Face to face. It is when the people involved are being close together and looking
directly at each other.

Module. Is any in a series of standardized units used together, such as an


educational unit that covers a single subject or topic.

Online. Is controlled by or connected to another computer or network.

2. Operational definition

Face to face. This refers to one of the modalities used in learning delivery in which
the teacher and students should be in the same place or setting, such as the classroom.

Module. Teaching modules are guides of the topics and lessons of a specific subject
given to students under the modular method. It is also an alternative distance learning
delivery in which students are required to read and answer the activities specified in the
module.

Online. It refers to another form of distance learning wherein the teacher and
students will have their lessons using internet connectivity.

What Is It

Example 1

Compose a brief introductory statement written before the list of terms to be defined.

1. For a better understanding of this study, the following terms are defined in the
context of this research.
2. The following terms are defined as used in the study.
3. To comprehend the study better, the following terms are operationally defined.
Example 2

Write the meaning of the key terms, both conceptually and operationally.

1. Student. A person who is enrolled or attends classes at school, college, or university.


(This is defined conceptually).

Student. Refers to a person who is enrolled and attends a Bachelor of


Science in Pharmacy of this university. (This is defined operationally).

2. Undergraduate. A student at a college or university who has not yet earned a


bachelor's or equivalent degree. (This is defined conceptually).

Undergraduate. Refers to a student who is enrolled in the course of Bachelor


of Science in Pharmacy in this university who has not yet received the degree. (This
is defined operationally).
3. Graduate. A person who has completed a course of study or training, especially a
person who has been awarded an undergraduate academic degree. (This is defined
conceptually).

Graduate. Refers to a student who has completed the degree of Bachelor of


Science in Pharmacy of this university. (This is defined operationally).

What I Have Learned

Activity 1: Spot Me Wrong

Read the following definition of terms and identify the errors on how it was written.
Rewrite the correct terms and its definition to the space provided.

Definition of Terms Errors


Mean. The average score within a
distribution.
Median=The center score in a
distribution.
mode. The most frequent score in a
distribution.
RANGE. The difference between the
highest and lowest scores in a distribution.
ANOVA. A method of statistical
analysis used to determine differences
among the means of two or more groups on
a variable.
Please answer this activity in your activity notebook
Date: March 06, 2023
Lesson Title: Terminologies
Learning Objective: Define terminologies of your chosen research study conceptually
and operationally.
Task 1: Define Me Conceptually and Operationally
Directions:
Base on your approved group research title and research framework, organize your
definition of terms. Write the complete definition of terms of your research study conceptually
and operationally as directed by the guidelines given to you in this module. Please provide
citations for your conceptual definitions.

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