Which factor is an important characteristic of a good operational definition?

A) validity
B) negative correlation
C) power
D) positive covariance


A) validity

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. ?atomism b. ?elementism c. ?determinism d. ?use of the dehumanizing term subjects rather than observers e. ?use of the chemistry term reagents instead of observers

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