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This page used to explain operational definitions as used in science in a concise and clear way. Right now it looks like an exercise in disinformation to prevent readers from understanding the concept. Can we revert it to a sane state, please?
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was placed atop this article in January 2018, for good reasons. Some of the language is also overly technical. I began to edit the article for improved clarity (
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