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.
What causes ear fullness? Ear fullness can be caused by infection, especially when accompanied by cold and flu-like symptoms. The feeling of fullness is the result a blocked Eustachian tube, which connects your ear to your throat and permits the drainage of fluid from your middle ear. If fluid builds up, the middle ear may become infected with bacteria or viruses, leading to pain and swelling.