What is the difference between nominal and operational definitions?

a. A nominal definition explains a concept in words; an operational definition
explains the same concept in terms of measurement.
b. A nominal definition explains a concept in terms of measurement; an operational
definition explains the same concept in words.
c. A nominal definition explains a concept as the variable that will be observed for
change; an operational definition explains a concept that leads to or changes
another concept.
d. A nominal definition explains a concept that leads to or changes another concept;
an operational definition explains a concept that will be observed for change.


Answer: A

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