A sociologist is investigating the relationship between 'digital exclusion' and academic achievement among secondary school pupils. To conduct their research, they decide to define and measure 'digital exclusion' specifically as "whether a pupil has sole access to an internet-enabled laptop at home."
Which sociological research term best describes the process of converting the abstract concept of 'digital exclusion' into this specific, measurable indicator?
Triangulation
Conceptualisation
Operationalisation
Pilot testing
644 exam-style questions on OCR A Level Psychology Research methods and techniques. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.