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Q4-Module 2
GIVING TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Definition of Terms- an alphabetical list of important terms, acronyms, or jargons used in

the research study.
Jargons are terminologies that are only used by people in a certain group. Therefore, it is
difficult for others to understand.

2 Types of Definition
1. Technical Definition (conceptual/theoretical definition)
 the universal meaning of a term
 definition that comes from different reference materials such as dictionaries,
encyclopedias, books, journals, and even websites
2. Operational Definition
 how the term is applied or used in the research
 refers to a specific definition of a concept in a research study
 The researcher is the one who formulated the meaning of the term which is objectively
anchored on the technical definition
 Commonly uses the phrase “As used in this study”

Example: COMPUTER
Technical- it is a device used in performing, assessing, evaluating and following commands
set by the users
Operational- it is something used in doing homework and playing games.
Guidelines in Defining Terms:
1. Only terms, words, or phrases that gave special or unique meaning in the study are
defined.
2. What to define?
 Important words in the Research Title (such as the variables)
 Technical terms used in the research paper
 Words for treatment and measurement (data analysis terms, etc)

3. Define the terms technically, operationally or both.

4. If the terms are from dictionaries, books, encyclopedias, other publications, and
even websites (technical definition), acknowledge the source.

5. If there are uncommon acronyms, include them; spell them out and give the
meaning.

6. Definitions should be short, clear, and unambiguous.

Activity 1 Let’s Test What You Know!

Directions: Give the operational or technical definitions of the following concepts. You
may use the internet or your books as your reference. Just be sure to cite where you got
them. Write your answer on your activity sheet

Activity 2 You Have to Identify!

Directions: Read the following definitions and identify whether they are technical
definition of operational definition. Write TD if it is a technical definition and OD if it is
an operational definition. Write your answer on your activity sheet.

1. Email message is one platform that connects people by using any form of gadget. ____

2. Interviewing is a conversational practice where knowledge is produced through the

interaction between an interviewer and interviewee. ____

3. Items – number of people correctly solving a group performance-task. ____

4. Social media traction – volume of people endorsing, commenting on, or sharing content
____
on social media.
5. Statistics is the quantity that is computed from a sample. ____
Activity 3 You Categorize Them!
Directions: Read the sentences and categorize each according to the correct types of definitions.
Write the number and its sentence on the corresponding column. Write your answer on your
activity sheet.

1.Conflict happens in the family, among friends, in the classroom, or around the corporate
conference table.
2.An argumentative essay attempts to be highly persuasive and logical.
3.An automobile is a car or truck that gets you around from place to place and carries cargo or
passengers, and makes it easier to live in the city or countryside.
4.Computers are devices or machines used in performing, assessing, evaluation, and following
commands set by the users.
5.A telephone is a device used to talk to people who are far away.
6.Twitter is a social media platform that limits messages to 140 characters.
7.Electric current refers to the force between two infinite parallel conductors, separated by a
specified distance.

Follow the format below in answering on your activity sheet.

TECHNICAL DEFINITION OPERATIONAL DEFINTION

Activity 4 I am Technical!
Directions: Direction: Read the statements below. Give the correct meaning of the
underlined technical words and choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer
on your activity sheet.

The Red Cross furnishes food and clothing to the typhoon victims. ____
a. pulls b. builds c. gives d. pushes

Dad saturates the cloth with water. After it had been soak, he pours spot remover on the
stain. What does saturate mean?
____
dries b. soaks c. dirties d. folds

The boys were in peril as they sat on the edge of the cliff. They were in danger of being
swept away by the strong waves. What does peril mean? ____
danger b. safe c. happy d. secure

The bank has other branches in the city. What does branches mean in the sentence? ____
a. limbs of a tree b. offices c. classes d. groups

A swimmer began to flounder in the ocean and yelled for help. What does flounder
mean in the sentences? ____
a kind of fish b. a character in an animated movie c. struggle d. float

Exercises are given at the end of the discussion. ____

a. do body movements b. a rhythmic body activity c. written/oral assessment
d. running, swimming and dancing

The air squadron fighters got the command to fire missiles at the enemy. ____
What does fire indicates in the sentence?
a. heat b. burn c. shoot d. desire

Please play the music for us. What does play in the sentence indicate? ____
turn on b. a toy c. a game d. an item

Please press enter on your keyboards for the data to be recorded.

____
a. opening a door to enter a room
b. a command that tells you to enter a room
c. going inside the elevator.
d. to press a key on a keyboard to give a command to the
computer system

The lady was crying and at the same time her face is all red while eating. What does this
____
indicate?
a. The lady is sad since she does not want the food.
b. The lady is eating a bitter food.
c. The lady is eating a spicy food.
d. The lady is eating sweet food.
Activity 5 A GUESS ME!
Direction: Look at the clip arts below and guess what the operational or technical terms are
you can associate with it. Identify each term if it is TECHNICAL or OPERATIONAL.
Write your answer on your activity sheet.

ExampleTerm: Operation = Technical

___ ________________ = ___________________

____ _______________ = ____________________

____ ________________ = ____________________

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_______________ = ____________________
Activity 5 B MAKE IT A SENTENCE!
Directions: Direction: Use the terms guessed above in Technical and Operational sentences.
Write your answer on your activity sheet.

Example:

(Technical Term) My cousin had an operation last week.

(Operational Term) My cousin joined the military operation to hunt down anti
government.
1.

(Technical Term) ___________________________________________

(Operational Term) ___________________________________________

2.

(Technical Term) ____________________________________________

(Operational Term)____________________________________________

3.

(Technical Term) ____________________________________________

(Operational Term)____________________________________________

4.

(Technical Term) _____________________________________________

(Operational Term) ___________________________________________

5.

(Technical Term) __________________________________________

(Operational Term) __________________________________________
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Q4-Module 3
GIVE EXPANDED DEFINITION OF WORDS

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Expanded definition is used to define technical terms with a very detailed explanation,
sometimes, with the use of examples and visuals. Expanded definitions are usually found in
academic texts (Gonzales, et al., 2017).

HERE ARE WAYS ON HOW TO EXPAND A DEFINITION INTO A PARAGRAPH:

1. Expanding by Giving an Example

Speed is a concept that marks our time. Everybody is in a hurry to go somewhere. Industry is
constantly demanding new inventions that will speed up production so that the constant cry
of the bosses to the workmen is speed it up! The maker of automobiles boasts of the newest
type of a car which is faster than the old model. Shoppers push and shove each other all
about the counters. All are in a hurry to get something. People who are going to school,
shop, or office
rush breathlessly to do important tasks, they gulp their food and swallow it in haste. Restless
“hunters of fun” crowd into places of entertainment. Most of these people cannot sit still. At
a movie, they tap their feet or finger in impatience. Yes, speed is the word of the day
(Gorgon, et al., 2010).

2. Expanding by Comparing and Contrasting

Speed is a concept that marks our day. Sluggishness is out. Speed is demanded by industry
which is constantly on look-out for new inventions. Sluggishness is penalized, especially in
industries where compensation depends upon output. Speed is the attractive come-on for
short-term courses in cooking, computerizing, sewing, diving, learning a new language, and
others. The slower long-term courses are not so appealing. Instant coffee is usually preferred
to coffee that needs to be boiled. Yes, speed is the word of the day (Gorgon, et al., 2010).

3. Expanding by Describing a Process

The process of speeding up in a vehicle begins with the setting of the gear level to the first
gear. This moves the vehicle from a stationary to a slow speed of about less than ten
kilometers per hour (kph). Gradually you shift the gear to the next, pressing the accelerator
pedal at the same time to attain a speed between 10-30 kph. You pick up more speed by
shifting gears to the next higher levels at speed beyond 30 kph. After releasing the clutch
pedal, you immediately step on the accelerator pedal while picking up speed. Maximum
speed is attained once you shift to the fourth, or in the case of some vehicles, the fifth gear,
at which you travel at speeds of 80 kph or above (Gorgon,, 2010).
Activity 1 DEFINE THE TERM!
Directions: You write a one-paragraph essay with 5-10 sentences to define the word
“family”. You use any of the given ways on how to expand a definition into a paragraph. 20
points. Write your answer on your activity sheet.

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ACTIVITY 2 UNDERSTAND THE WORD

Directions: Read the following paragraphs carefully and answer the questions asked. Write
your answer on your activity sheet.

An electronic design engineer is an electrical engineer or electronic and communication

engineer who designs electronic circuits and systems. The design may be original, a
development, or modification of existing ones. Applications are biomedical,
communications, industrial control, analytical instruments, image processing, consumer
electronics, and automation. By discipline, they are digital, analog, micro-processor based or
very large-scaleintegrated circuits (VLSIC) (Gonzales, et al., 2017).

1. What is the term being defined?

_______________________________________
2. Does the writer include a formal definition in the paragraph?
_______________________________________
3. How did the writer expand the definition of the term being defined?
Support your answer.
_________________________________________________________________
4. Give your own example of an expanded definition of the term.
_________________________________________________________________
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For me, the word love means trust, friendship, and unselfishness. First of all, love means
trust because when you trust someone, you can talk to him/her about anything. For example,
I trust my girlfriend 100%. It is because I trust her that I know I can tell her anything, and
that is why I love her. Furthermore, I believe that love means friendship because the people
who you spend time with are your friends, and if you do not love them, then why would you
hang out with them? To illustrate, I love my two best friends because they are like brothers
to me. We are always laughing and protecting each other. Finally, love means unselfishness
because when you love someone and they love you back, there should always be sharing.
For instance, my next-door neighbor’s wife never shares anything with her husband, such as
food, drinks, possessions, etc. I sure do not see a whole lot of love there. For me, love means
the above three things(Pardede, 2011).

1. What is the word being defined?

_______________________________________
2. How was the definition being expanded?
_______________________________________
3. If you were to expand further the definition, what are you going to add?
___________________________________________________________________
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