OBJECTIVES At the end of the lesson, the students can: a. d efine technical and operational definition; b. Identify the difference between technical and operational definition; and c. perform the given activity.
Direction: Guess what is being defined. ELECTRIC FAN It is an apparatus with rotating blades that creates a current of air for cooling or ventilation. It is used to dry things.
Direction: Guess what is being defined. SCISSOR It is a cutting instrument typically consisting of two blades joined together at a pivot point. It is used to cut things such as paper, trimming fabric, crafting, and other things that require cutting motion.
The technical definition of a car describes its physical components and characteristics, while the operational definition focuses on how it is used for transportation and mobility in practical situations.
Technical and Operational Definitions
Technical Definition – it refers to the aspect of explaining or describing any technical terms or terminologies.
EXAMPLES: Computer - an electronic device for storing and processing data. Book - a collection of written, printed, or blank pages bound together between a front and back cover.
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.
EXAMPLES: Computer - it is something used in doing homework or browsing the internet. Book - books can be used for learning, entertainment, reference, or communication purposes.
It is a machine with four wheels and includes details of an automobile that make it function. It is a car or truck that gets you from place to place and carries cargo or passengers. TECHNICAL DEFINITION OPERATIONAL DEFINITION A U T O M O B I L E
DIRECTIONS: The students will be grouped into 4. Each group will receive illustration board and a chalk for them to write their answers. Identify the underlined words in the sentences that will be flashed on the screen. Write T if it is technical and O if it is operational depending how it used in the sentences.
ANSWER: O Students usually surfs the websites for the answers of their module. DIRECTIONS: Identify the underlined words in the sentences. Write T if it is technical and O if it is operational depending how it used in the sentences.
ANSWER: O The fruits of her hardships were greatly rewarded. DIRECTIONS: Identify the underlined words in the sentences. Write T if it is technical and O if it is operational depending how it used in the sentences.
ANSWER: T The fruit from the chico tree were eaten by the birds. DIRECTIONS: Identify the underlined words in the sentences. Write T if it is technical and O if it is operational depending how it used in the sentences.
ANSWER: T The soldier’s watch was broken. DIRECTIONS: Identify the underlined words in the sentences. Write T if it is technical and O if it is operational depending how it used in the sentences.
ANSWER: O The soldier’s watch was over a minute ago when his reliever came. DIRECTIONS: Identify the underlined words in the sentences. Write T if it is technical and O if it is operational depending how it used in the sentences.
ANSWER: T My vase was broken by my cat. DIRECTIONS: Identify the underlined words in the sentences. Write T if it is technical and O if it is operational depending how it used in the sentences.
ANSWER: T The bank closes at 3pm daily. DIRECTIONS: Identify the underlined words in the sentences. Write T if it is technical and O if it is operational depending how it used in the sentences.
Why do we have to know technical and operational definition? Take note! When we need to explain how something works, technical definition will help because it offers us the details. When we need just an idea, operational definition is more helpful.
What do you think is the importance of technical and operational definitions in research or to the researchers conducting a study? They provide clarity, precision, and standardization in defining key concepts, variables, and methods used in the research.
GENERALIZATION! What is our topic today? What is technical definition? What is operational definition?
ACTIVITY: ¼ sheet of paper Instructions: Identify if the following definition of the highlighted words are technical or operational definition. Write TD if it is technical definition and OD if it is operational definition.
ASSIGNMENT! Write the technical definition and the operational definition of the following words. 1. Research 2. Heart 3. Television 4. Cellphone 5. Water