Variables need to be operationalized in research. What does this mean?

a. Researchers need to identify the fundamental properties of a phenomenon.
b. Researchers need to identify how to best define and measure a phenomenon.
c. Researchers need to identify what causes a particular phenomenon.
d. Researchers need to identify who is influenced by a particular phenomenon.


Ans: b. Researchers need to identify how to best define and measure a phenomenon.

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