Operationalization is ________.
A) a statement that attempts to predict a set of phenomena and specifies relationships among variables that can be empirically tested
B) an organized system of assumptions and principles that purports to explain a specified set of phenomena and their interrelationships
C) the precise meaning of a term used to describe a variable, such as a type of behavior, that researchers want to measure
D) the principle that a scientific theory must make predictions that are specific enough to expose the theory to the possibility of disconfirmation

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Operationalization refers to the process of defining a concept or variable in terms of the procedures or measures used to observe or manipulate it in research. In other words, it involves specifying exactly what is meant by a particular term or construct in order to ensure consistent and accurate measurement across different studies. Option A refers to a theory or hypothesis; Option B refers to a broader theoretical framework or model; Option D refers to the concept of falsifiability in scientific inquiry.

Operationalization Is ________