Technical and Operational Term Autosaved Final

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everyone!
-Ms. Sheila-
Three passions, simple but overwhelming strong,
have governed my life: the longing for love, the
search for knowledge, and unbearable pity for the
suffering of mankind. These passions, like great
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wayward course over a deep ocean of anguish,
reaching to the verge of despair.
Is a computer an electronic device
used for surfing the net? Or is it a
device used for encoding
information?
Learning objectives:
 determine the meaning of technical and operational definitions;
identify the difference between technical and operational definitions; and
display confidence in differentiating the technical and operational

definitions.
Technical and Operational
Definitions
Definition is a core part of any dictionary. Writing basic
definitions need skill, practice, and sometimes help.
There are basic guidelines to follow when writing a definition:

1. Just the (dictionary) facts
- In writing definitions, clarity, brevity and conciseness must be observed.
2. Avoid complicated terms

- Avoid terms that are uncommon or more technical than the term being
defined. The aim of a definition is to clarify meaning.
There are basic guidelines to follow when writing a definition:
3. Avoid specific terms
- Use common English words in explanations whenever possible. The more
ordinary a term is, the more users will avail.
4. Avoid circularity
- It is not good to give the definition of a word with that same word in the
definition. Use different terms.
5. Make it simple
- Write with basic grammatical structures rather than complicated ones.
Technical and Operational
Definitions
TECHNICAL DEFINITION- states or
describes the nature, scope, or
meaning of something.
2 WAYS OF WRITING A TECHNICAL DEFINITION
1. Parenthetical definitions- often you can define a

term by using a more familiar synonym in
parenthesis.
Example: The density (thickness) of the syrup made it
difficult to pour.
2 WAYS OF WRITING A TECHNICAL DEFINITION
2. Sentence definitions- more complex terms may need a sentence

definition (which may be more than one sentence). Sentence definition
follows a set of patterns.
NAME + CLASS + DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC
Mercury Substance Liquid at room temperature
Sentence: Mercury is a substance that is liquid at room temperature.

OPERATIONAL DEFINITION- it is somewhat a detailed
explanati on of the technical terms especially in conducti ng
research.
- explains the obser vable and measurable
characteristi cs of a term or concept.
Example: Depression is defined conceptually as a state of being in which
the individual exhibits/displays aggressiveness and has sad and gloomy
thoughts.
-an act of depressing or a state of being depressed.

Example: Grade 7
They are the Grade 7 white Class who are sampled of this study. In
this study, they were under taken the pre-test activity where it
was composed of the part of speech which are: Noun, Pronoun,
Adjective, Verb, Adverb, Preposition, Conjunction and Interjection
and post-test activity where it was also composed of the part of
speech which are: Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Verb, Adverb,
Preposition, Conjunction and Interjection.
Example: Grammar
Grammar is the science of language. It deals with parts of

speech, inflection, and syntax. This will determine the
English grammar proficiency among Grade 7 students of
Lataban National High School. And if the elementary years
of the respondents that serve as the formative years of
English education are highly efficient.
Directions: identify whether the definition is technical or operational.
Write TD if it is technical definition and OD if it is operational definition.
___1. “Height” is defined as the number of feet and inches of how taller a
person is.
___2. Weighing scale is a device used to measure the weight of an individual.
___3. Intelligence is defined by a specific test made up of logical
relationships, short term memory and word associations.
___4. A microwave is a device that heats food using the
electromagnetic energy.
___5. A laboratory room is a place where experiments are performed.

___6. YouTube is a video sharing service that allows users to upload videos of
their own.
___7. Pinterest is a visual discovery engine used for finding ideas and visuals.
___8. Internet applications such as electronic mall services, web browsing and
networking are vital in one’s life nowadays.
___9. Google is defined as the most popular search engine that is useful to
researchers and writers.
___10. The correlation (relationship) between distant learning and face-to-
face learning affects the learners’ performance.
Directions: With the given terms, come up with a technical
and operational definition.
1. Book/s
Technical definition: _____________________________________________.
Operational definition: __________________________________________ .
2. Library
Technical definition: _____________________________________________.
Operational definition: ___________________________________________.
3. Computer
Technical definition: ______________________________________________.
Operational definition: ___________________________________________ .
4. Home/family
Operational definition: ____________________________________________.
5. Classroom
Operational definition: ____________________________________________.
Assignment:
Individual Activity:
Directions: Determine at least two differences and one or two

similarities between Technical and Operational definitions. Use a
Venn Diagram for your answers. Write it on a short bond paper.
Assignment:
By Pair Activity:
Directions: Study the two items that were answered for you to think
about technical and operational definition and answer the questions
that follow.
1. What makes sentence number 1 an operational definition?
(“Height” is defined as the number of feet and inches of how taller a
person is.)
2. What makes sentence number 2 a technical definition?
(Weighing scale is a device used to measure the weight of an
individual.)
3. How does technical definition differ from operational definition?

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Good day,

identify the difference between technical and operational definitions; and

display confidence in differentiating the technical and operational

There are basic guidelines to follow when writing a definition:

2. Avoid complicated terms

1. Parenthetical definitions- often you can define a

2. Sentence definitions- more complex terms may need a sentence

NAME + CLASS + DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC

Mercury Substance Liquid at room temperature

Sentence: Mercury is a substance that is liquid at room temperature.

-an act of depressing or a state of being depressed.

Grammar is the science of language. It deals with parts of

___5. A laboratory room is a place where experiments are performed.

Directions: Determine at least two differences and one or two

3. How does technical definition differ from operational definition?

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