조작적 정의

A definition that describes a concept in terms of the specific procedures, measurements, or operations used to observe or measure it, rather than by its abstract or theoretical meaning.

Examples

• Intelligence: “The score obtained on the Stanford-Binet IQ test.”
• Hunger: “The number of hours since last meal.”
• Customer satisfaction: “The average rating given on a post-purchase survey using a 5-point Likert scale.”