An operational definition of a variable
A) defines the variable in lay terms and is understandable to everyone.
B) defines how the variable will be measured or manipulated.
C) has nothing to do with the activities of the researcher, since the researcher should be blind.
D) is the same as the dictionary definition.
Answer: B
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