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Technical definitions provide precise meanings of terms, especially those used within a specific field, and are typically provided by experts. Operational definitions describe how terms are applied or can be measured within a particular context. Students must understand the difference between technical and operational definitions and be able to write both that accurately explain key terms for research papers or projects.

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Week 3 Q4

Technical definitions provide precise meanings of terms, especially those used within a specific field, and are typically provided by experts. Operational definitions describe how terms are applied or can be measured within a particular context. Students must understand the difference between technical and operational definitions and be able to write both that accurately explain key terms for research papers or projects.

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MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES (MELCs)

Give technical and operational definitions


Week 3 Quarter 4
English 10

Definition- a statement of the exact meaning of a word, especially in a dictionary.

Technical definition is having special and usually practical knowledge especially of a mechanical or
scientific subject. Technical definition mostly refers to the aspect of explaining or describing any technical
terms or terminologies.
- It is used to introduce the vocabulary which makes communication in a particular field to be concise and
clear.
- It is usually provided by experts in the field
- Examples include the terms and definitions of the words found in dictionary.

EXAMPLES:
- A computer is a device or a machine used in performing, assessing, evaluating and following
commands set by the users.
- Slay means to kill violently or in great numbers.
Female
parent
- Female parent (mother)
- Pulse is a rhythmical throbbing of the arteries as blood is propelled through them, typically as felt in
the wrists or neck.

Operational definition is the specific meaning of a word or phrase given to it by the group of people who
use the word in their specific context.

On the other hand, operational definition is more on the application of the word. In other words, it is used in
defining the terms of a process.

Check your definition by asking yourself, will this definition tell another person what to observe or how to
measure?

EXAMPLES:
- A computer is a device used in doing homework or browsing the internet.
- Slay refers to a condition by which an activity or performance is done in an excellent manner.
- A woman who bears a child and takes good care of family members.
- The pulse is the number of beats counted in 1 minute.

 In research we use these technical definition and operational definition to define key terms that are
related to our study. The terminologies that are not familiar to readers are addressed through
defining them and these definitions are located in a research paper under "Definition of Terms."

Activity 1
Write ✓ if the statement is correct and X if the statement is incorrect.
1. A technical definition tells you what to do.
2. A technical definition gives you concrete and clear descriptions.
3. A technical definition is usually given by experts in the field which can be cited as source.
4. An operational definition is usually theoretical and conceptual.
5. An operational definition gives observable and measurable descriptions.

Activity 2

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