Mini Series: How to Develop Operational Definitions

Mini-Assessment Series

Operational Definitions

Operational definitions explain what the performance is, why it is important, and how it is done.  The output is information that will help you and your subject matter experts decide on the best testing method and get the information required to create effective performance-based tests.  You will see good and bad examples and get a tool designed to help you get valid information.   

Objectives:  You will be able to: 

• Follow the guidelines for developing operational definitions 
• Choose questions that get the information you require for your situation  
• Uncover the behaviors required to do a task or a series of tasks 

Length: 45 minutes

Materials:  Workbook with guidelines

Contact Judy@HaleCenter.org if you have questions.  

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