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CHAPTER IV

The Role of Concepts
A. CONCEPT DEFINITION
1. Define concepts and constructs clearly
2. A definition is neither trite nor false
3. Rules of definition: first, must be precise
4. Second rule: must not be circular
5. Third rule: should be stated positively
6. Fourth rule: use clear and unequivocal terms
7. A common basic error of definition
8. ObJective and operational definitions
9. This Procedure illustrated
10. Definition and measurement
11. Logical implications of a definition
12. Denotative and connotative definitions
13. Weaknesses of a denotative definition
14. The strength of a connotative definition
15. Operational definitions
16. Theoretical definitions
B. UNITS OF STUDY
17. Five clarifying attributes
18. First attribute: appropriateness
19. Second attribute: clarity
20. Third attribute: measurability

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Publication Information: Book Title: The Scientific Approach: Basic Principles of the Scientific Method. Contributors: Carlo L. Lastrucci - author. Publisher: Schenkman Publishing. Place of Publication: Cambridge, MA. Publication Year: 1963. Page Number: 75.
    
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