Representing Concepts and Operationalization Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms related to psychological constructs, samples, and operational definitions from Chapter 1 and Chapter 2.

Sample

A subset of the population of interest that researchers study.

Construct

An intangible conceptual variable (such as self-esteem, attachment style, or motivation) that represents real concepts but has no physical manifestation.

Operationalization

The process of taking an intangible construct and figuring out how to define and quantify how much of it an individual has.

Operational Definition

The definition used in science to quantify and measure a conceptual construct.