Question

This question pertains to the following study: "A researcher wishes to determine the effects of an outdoor adventure summer camp on the self-concept of inner-city boys. Boys are randomly assigned to the summer camp and to a control situation. The experimental treatment is for three months. A secondary purpose is to see if age (ages 6, 9, and 12) affects the relationship of the camp effects and self-concept." The researcher states that self-concept is represented by scores on the Tennessee Self Concept Scale. This is an example of a(n)

Answer 1

Answer:

An illustration of "Operational Definition" seems to be the specified circumstance.

Explanation:

• In something like a university environment, an operational definition of behavioral patterns seems to be a method to interpret as well as control activities.
• It is just an explicit concept which makes it much easier for several or more uninterested participants, particularly though it happens in some very different environments, to define the very same behavior as detected.