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 3.3 Discussion: Variables and Operational Definitions
Topic: Variables and Operational Definitions
In this discussion:
 State your Research Topic, Objective/Purpose and Research
Question(s).
 List and label the variables, including independent, dependent,
intervening, or moderating.
 Explain the relationships among the variables.
 What is the purpose of operationalizing variables?
 How would you operationalize the variables in your research
question(s)? You can mention more than one possible option for these, as
there can be different ways of operationalizing the same variables.
 Develop a set of hypotheses (null and alternative) from your identified
variables that address your identified research question(s).
o General Topic of Interest
Career Technical Education programs (CTE) offer in middle school and
high school
o Research Objective/Purpose: “Why” of the research
The purpose of this study is to investigate if CTE program should offer in
middle school and high school.