Operational definition. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. An operational definition is a result of the process of operationalization and is used to define something (e.g. a variable, term, or object) in terms of a process (or set of validation tests) needed to determine its existence, duration, and quantity.andervert (1980/1988) described in scientific detail a simple, every day illustration of an operational definition in terms of making a cake (i.e., its recipe is an operational definition used in a specialized laboratory known as the household kitchen).
I tell my patients that any problem, no matter how small, is worth a call to my office if it affects their quality of life. So I encourage you to give your doctor a call. The most common cause of an ear feeling plugged up is when the outer ear gets blocked by earwax. Iâll tell you about a simple home remedy in a minute, but first letâs make sure itâs not a more serious kind of ear problem. To do that, Iâll ask you my âred flagâ questions.
Before going into an explanation of why there are occasions when the ear doesn't feel right (ear fullness, clogged ears, fluid sensation) or makes unusual noises (ear crackling/popping), one must understand the anatomy of how the ear works when things are normal.If your ears hurt, click here.efore going into an explanation of why there are occasions when the ear doesn't feel right (ear fullness, clogged ears, fluid sensation) or makes unusual noises (ear crackling/popping), one must understand the anatomy of how the ear works when things are normal. If your ears hurt, click here.