Definition of terms is usually an annex to a work (book, research paper, pamphlet,etc.) either at the beginning or more likely near the end with a list of acronyms, jargon, credits, etc. This is an important part of Research paper or report is that in which the key or important terms in the study are clearly defined. Types and Functions CONCEPTUAL -Is the universal meaning that is attributed to a word or group of words and which is understood by many people. CONCEPTUAL It is abstract and most general in nature. The usual source of conceptual definition is the DICTIONARY which is the reference book of everyday language. OPERATIONAL DEFINITION -Is the meaning of the concept or term as used in a particular study. Unlike the conceptual definition, it is stated in concrete term in that it allows measurement. The usual practice when using both types of definition is to state first the conceptual followed by the operational. FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS It establishes the rules and procedures the investigators will use to measure variables It provides unambiguous meaning to terms that otherwise can be interpreted in different ways. EXAMPLES EXAMPLES OPERATIONAL DEFINITION: Reference:Basic Concepts and Methods in Research by Venancio B. ArdalesBest, John W. Research in Education Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey:Prentice Hall, 1970.Chen, Paul C.Y. “Traditional and Modern Medicine in Malaysia” Social Sciencee and Medicine 15A(1981):127-136

2.  Definition of terms is usually an annex
to a work (book, research paper,
pamphlet,etc.) either at the beginning
or more likely near the end with a list of
acronyms, jargon, credits, etc.This is an
important part of Research paper or
report is that in which the key or
important terms in the study are clearly
defined.

3. CONCEPTUAL
-Is the universal meaning that is
attributed to a word or group of
words and which is understood
by many people.

4. It is abstract and most general in
nature.The usual source of conceptual
definition is the DICTIONARY which is
the reference book of everyday
language.

5. -Is the meaning of the concept or term as
used in a particular study. Unlike the
conceptual definition, it is stated in
concrete term in that it allows
measurement.

6. The usual practice when using both
types of definition is to state first
the conceptual followed by the
operational.

7. • It establishes the rules and procedures
the investigators will use to measure
variables
• It provides unambiguous meaning to
terms that otherwise can be
interpreted in different ways.

8. CONCEPTUAL DEFINITION:
• Alternator - is an electric generator that
converts mechanical energy to electrical energy
in the form of alternating current.
• Power Cable – is an assembly of one or more
electrical conductors , usually held together
with an overall sheath.The assembly is used for
transmission of electrical power

9. OPERATIONAL DEFINITION:
• Alternator- is a device used in converting
mechanical energy into an electrical energy.
• Power Cable- a bundle of electrical
conductors or wires to transport electrical
power.