Footnote:
Nach Informationen von SSRN wurde die ursprüngliche Fassung des Dokuments September 7, 2022 erstellt
Description:
The experimental aspect of the scientific method is arguably one of the most crucial stages in this procedure, as experimentation enables researchers to observe the influence and effect of numerous variables to derive relevant scientific determinations that can potentially lead to breakthrough discoveries. Operationalization is a process within the scientific method pertaining to the experimental stage whereby researchers define the actions and operations that will be incorporated to determine the measurement of dependent variables and the manipulation of independent variables. Operationalization is especially essential for measuring concepts lacking specific established or predefined proportion criteria (i.e., weight, length, height, etc.), such as emotions and behavior. When developing an experiment to test a hypothesis, researchers implement operationalization for data interpretation purposes and to design an experimental process. Accordingly, this research report investigates the role of operationalization in the scientific method and why it is inherent to develop a robust experimental design that will strengthen its rigor and enhance the quality, accuracy, and credibility of the experiment's results