Question

A sociologist who is interested in examining racism in sports might determine what percentage of team owners, general managers, coaches, and managers are members of each racial group. This would be an example of developing a(n)______________.

Answer 1

The correct answer is operational definition

Operational Definition is a procedure that assigns a meaning  communicable to a concept by specifying how the concept is applied within  specific set of circumstances. In another way, an operational definition is an accurate description of what something is and how to obtain a value for  this is something we are trying to measure, that is, how to measure it.  An operational definition has to be specific, concrete, measurable and useful for  the people involved.