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Definition of Terms

The document defines operational definition of variables (ODV) as how variables and terms are defined for use in a study. It provides guidelines for writing a definition of terms section, including listing terms alphabetically and underlining or bolding them, then concisely defining each term and any acronyms used in the study. The purpose is to explicitly state how key words and concepts are operationalized for the purpose of the research.

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Definition of Terms

The document defines operational definition of variables (ODV) as how variables and terms are defined for use in a study. It provides guidelines for writing a definition of terms section, including listing terms alphabetically and underlining or bolding them, then concisely defining each term and any acronyms used in the study. The purpose is to explicitly state how key words and concepts are operationalized for the purpose of the research.

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DEFINITION OF

TERMS
MARITEL G. DAWA, PhD
Definition of Terms is also called as
Operational Definition of Variables
(ODV). The word operational refers to
“how the word/term was used in the
study. At the same time, the variables are
the elements essential to the study.

Presentation Title
There are two ways in defining the terms, the conceptual
and operational definition. The conceptual definition is
the meaning of the term that is based on how it is defined
in the dictionary or encyclopedia. Operational definition
on the other hand is the meaning of the term based on
how it was used in the study.

9/3/20XX Presentation Title 3


Guidelines on How to Write the
Definition of Terms
1. Write a brief introductory statement. It shortly describes
the content of the definition of terms.
2. List/write the words/terms (which are technical) that would
be included (make sure that the variables and key terms found
in the title are included).
3. The terms should be arranged alphabetically.
4. Indention should be applied to each term.
5. The term should be followed with a period.
6. It can be underlined or not.
7. It can be bold and italic or not.
8. It does not have to be lengthy (direct to the point).
9. Acronym/initials should be defined clearly. Complete name
should be written first, followed by the acronym/initials in open-
close parenthesis, then the definition/meaning.
10. Do not overflow with technical terms (only those relevant and
significant to the study). 11. Keep the definition brief and basic.
You will elaborate on it more in the body of your paper.

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