Operationalization of research design means defining the variables/concepts that can be measured or expressed quantitatively or qualitatively. The formulation of the study variables and the operationalization exercise is a crucial step during the research design. Operationalization is the transition from theory to empirical research. Operationalization entails transforming your study concepts and theory into measurable variables and identifying the indicators that can allow quantifying those study variables. Therefore, the aim of this video is to provide step-by-step guidance on how to define the research variables, research questions, and operationalization.
It is a crucial step during proposal development to move from study conceptual design to study technical design. It will help you narrow your research scope and reformulate a focus and specific research question.
1:01 What are the study variables and operationalization
3:49 Defining study variables and relationships
18:19 Operationalization
31:03 Narrow your research scope and research question
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