Exercise 1: Identify and distinguish conceptual and operational definitions

The following are examples of conceptual and operational definitions for a given concept. Remember that conceptual definitions specify how a researcher defines a particular concept while an operational definition tells us how the researcher will measure it. Your job is to tell us which definition is a conceptual definition or an operational definition.

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Recidivism

Set 1 of 11

Offending

Set 2 of 11

Self-control

Set 3 of 11

Sex

Set 4 of 11

Race/ethnicity

Set 5 of 11

Age

Set 6 of 11

Social bonds

Set 7 of 11

Employment

Set 8 of 11

Child abuse

Set 9 of 11

Criminal sentence

Set 10 of 11

Parental separation

Set 11 of 11