ANSWER: OPERATIONALIZE the variable.
EXPLANATION:
OPERATIONALIZATION refers to the process where by specific variable are defined and measured based on their function in a study/experiment.
However, to operationalize a variable in a study, a paradigm (theoretical framework) is used by researcher to create a concept through the process of conceptualization.
Definitions are made to back up the study, in other to remove any error or any doubt of the readers during accessing the study.
Thus, based on Jim's study. He defined the frequency and the intensity of the mood swings (as the two variables) for better understanding by the individuals.
Gerrymandering is redistricting to where one political party has an advantage over the other. Meanwhile the other redistricting is remapping the districts or stabling voting advantages or district boundaries
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