Teachers' Attitudes to towards Educating Students with Special Needs in General Education Classroom

Teachers' Attitudes to towards Educating Students with Special Needs in General Education Classroom Assignment 4: Conceptual and Operational Definitions This assignment will require you to provide a hypothetical quantitative research question and then conceptually and operationally define the variables within the question. A Conceptual Definition is a critical element to the research process and involves scientifically defining a specific concept (also known as a variable), or construct, so it can be systematically measured. The conceptual definition is considered to be the (scientific) text book definition. The construct must then be operationally defined to model the conceptual definition. An Operational Definition is the actual method, tool, or technique which indicates how the construct will be measured (see Figures below). Consider the following research question: What are the effects of an Emotional Intelligence intervention on conventional Academic Performance? Figure 1 ? Variables Defined Figure 2 ? Independent Variable Figure 3 ? Dependent Variable Before one can proceed with the Methods section of the research process the variables (e.g., independent and dependent or predictor and criterion) derived from the Research Questions must be Conceptually and Operationally defined. How to Conceptually define a variable ? Conceptual definitions are offered in the associated literature base. A review of the literature on Emotional Intelligence, for example, will reveal the most likely used definition and its original source. Generally speaking, a conceptual definition should be presented word for word and placed in quotes with the associated reference and page number. In some cases there may be more than one conceptual definition of a construct. How to Operationally define a variable ? Operational definitions can be found in the associated literature, but the actual survey or assessment tool will have to be located elsewhere. Some assessments are publically available and free of charge- however, some assessments must be purchased directly from the vendor. How does one find literature and data on specific assessments? The online Library Resources allows access to the Test and Measurements database and includes four distinct databases which are Health and Psychosocial Instruments, Mental Measurements Yearbook, Test Reviews Online, and Test in Print. Assignment Directions: Introduce a (hypothetical) research question and include at least two variables within the question. Next, use the model below to conceptually and operationally define the constructs. Your paper should include: (a) the quantitative research question with at least two variables; (b) include the models listed below defining your variables; (c) the full APA references of the conceptual and operational definitions. Variable Variable 1 Operational Definition Conceptual Definition Variable Variable 2 PLACE THIS ORDER OR A SIMILAR ORDER WITH US TODAY AND GET AN AMAZING DISCOUNT :)