Die abhängige Variable wurde operationalisiert durch
The dependent variable was operationalized through
بهطور تحتاللفظی: The dependent variable was operationalized through
Use this phrase to define your measurement criteria in formal, scientific, or highly analytical German contexts.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- Explains how a scientific result was measured.
- Essential for university papers and formal reports.
- Turns abstract concepts into concrete, trackable data.
معنی
This phrase is used to explain exactly how you measured a specific outcome in a study or experiment. It turns an abstract idea, like 'happiness,' into a concrete number, like 'smiles per hour.'
مثالهای کلیدی
3 از 7Writing a university thesis
Die abhängige Variable wurde operationalisiert durch die Anzahl der korrekt gelösten Aufgaben.
The dependent variable was operationalized through the number of correctly solved tasks.
In a formal business meeting
Die abhängige Variable, in diesem Fall die Kundentreue, wurde operationalisiert durch die Wiederkaufsrate.
The dependent variable, in this case customer loyalty, was operationalized through the repurchase rate.
Explaining a psychology study
Stress wurde operationalisiert durch die Messung des Cortisolspiegels im Speichel.
Stress was operationalized through the measurement of cortisol levels in saliva.
زمینه فرهنگی
This phrase is a hallmark of 'Bildungssprache' (educated language) in Germany. It reflects the country's rigorous academic standards and the importance of the 'Humboldtian model' of higher education, which emphasizes the unity of research and teaching. Using such precise terminology is a way to signal social and intellectual status in professional environments.
The Passive Power
Using 'wurde... durch' makes your writing sound objective. It removes the 'I' and focuses on the method, which is highly valued in German academia.
Don't Over-Nerd
Only use this if you are actually talking about data or research. Using it for everyday things like 'measuring how much I like this cake' is only funny if your audience knows you're being a nerd.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- Explains how a scientific result was measured.
- Essential for university papers and formal reports.
- Turns abstract concepts into concrete, trackable data.
What It Means
Imagine you are conducting a scientific experiment. You want to see if coffee makes people faster. The 'speed' is your dependent variable. But how do you measure speed? Is it typing speed? Running? Thinking? When you choose one, you are 'operationalizing' it. This phrase tells your reader exactly what ruler you used to measure your results. It moves your research from a vague idea to a concrete reality. It is the bridge between theory and data.
How To Use It
You will mostly use this in writing. Start with Die abhängige Variable. Then add wurde operationalisiert durch. Finally, name your measurement tool. For example, use einen Fragebogen (a questionnaire) or die Reaktionszeit (reaction time). It sounds very objective because it uses the passive voice. This keeps the focus on the science, not the scientist. You are telling the world: 'This is the objective metric I chose.'
When To Use It
This is a staple of German academic life. Use it in your Master’s thesis or a lab report. It is perfect for presentations at a university. You can also use it in high-level business analytics. If you are discussing KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), this phrase adds a layer of professional polish. It shows you understand the scientific method. Even in a serious meeting about marketing, it sounds impressive.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this at the dinner table. If you say, 'My hunger was operationalized through the number of potatoes I ate,' your friends will think you are a robot. Avoid it in casual texts or romantic settings. It is far too stiff for emotional conversations. It belongs in the library, not the beer garden. Using it in a casual setting makes you sound like you cannot 'switch off' your academic brain.
Cultural Background
Germany has a deep-rooted tradition of academic precision. This is known as Wissenschaftlichkeit. In German culture, being vague is often seen as being unprepared. Using precise terms like operationalisiert shows that you have thought deeply about your methodology. It reflects the German value of 'Gründlichkeit' (thoroughness). It is not just about being smart; it is about being clear and verifiable.
Common Variations
You might hear Die unabhängige Variable wurde... when talking about the cause instead of the effect. Sometimes people use the noun form: Die Operationalisierung erfolgte durch.... You can also say gemessen durch if you want to be slightly less formal. However, in a formal paper, operationalisiert is the gold standard. It signals that you belong in the world of higher education.
نکات کاربردی
This phrase is strictly formal and belongs to the 'Bildungssprache'. Using it correctly is a requirement for academic writing at the C1 level. Be careful to use the correct gender for the variable (die Variable).
The Passive Power
Using 'wurde... durch' makes your writing sound objective. It removes the 'I' and focuses on the method, which is highly valued in German academia.
Don't Over-Nerd
Only use this if you are actually talking about data or research. Using it for everyday things like 'measuring how much I like this cake' is only funny if your audience knows you're being a nerd.
The 'Bildung' Factor
Germans love long, precise words. Using 'operationalisiert' instead of 'gemessen' (measured) instantly signals that you have a high level of education (C1/C2).
مثالها
7Die abhängige Variable wurde operationalisiert durch die Anzahl der korrekt gelösten Aufgaben.
The dependent variable was operationalized through the number of correctly solved tasks.
This is the classic academic use case.
Die abhängige Variable, in diesem Fall die Kundentreue, wurde operationalisiert durch die Wiederkaufsrate.
The dependent variable, in this case customer loyalty, was operationalized through the repurchase rate.
Applying scientific logic to business metrics.
Stress wurde operationalisiert durch die Messung des Cortisolspiegels im Speichel.
Stress was operationalized through the measurement of cortisol levels in saliva.
Shows a biological measurement for an abstract concept.
Meine Frustration wurde heute operationalisiert durch die Anzahl der geseufzten 'Ach Mensch's.
My frustration today was operationalized through the number of sighed 'Oh man's.
Using high-level language for a trivial, funny observation.
Hast du schon entschieden, wie die abhängige Variable operationalisiert wird?
Have you decided yet how the dependent variable will be operationalized?
Casual peer-to-peer talk about a formal topic.
Leider wurde die abhängige Variable nicht präzise genug operationalisiert.
Unfortunately, the dependent variable was not operationalized precisely enough.
Reflecting on a methodological error.
Höflichkeit wurde operationalisiert durch das Aufhalten der Tür für Fremde.
Politeness was operationalized through holding the door open for strangers.
Defining a social behavior as a metric.
خودت رو بسنج
Complete the sentence to describe how 'learning success' was measured.
Der Lernerfolg als abhängige Variable wurde ___ durch die Abschlussnote.
In academic German, 'operationalisiert' is the correct verb for defining how a variable is measured.
Choose the correct preposition to complete the phrase.
Die Variable wurde operationalisiert ___ einen standardisierten Test.
The preposition 'durch' is standard when describing the means of operationalization in this passive construction.
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ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formality Levels of Measuring Things
Talking to friends about how you track something.
Ich messe das so...
General explanation in a work setting.
Wir messen das anhand von...
Standard professional or academic reporting.
Die Messung erfolgt über...
Strict scientific or academic writing.
Die abhängige Variable wurde operationalisiert durch...
Where to use 'Operationalisierung'
University Thesis
Defining metrics for your research.
Scientific Journal
Publishing your experimental results.
Data Analytics
Explaining KPIs to a board of directors.
Psychological Testing
Defining how to measure personality traits.
سوالات متداول
10 سوالIt means taking a vague concept and deciding how to measure it with numbers or specific observations. For example, measuring 'fitness' through 'resting heart rate'.
In casual speech, yes, but in formal writing, durch is the standard preposition for this specific phrase.
Mostly, yes. It is common in social sciences, psychology, and medicine, but also in high-level business and data analysis.
It is the thing you are measuring that changes based on something else. In German, it is die abhängige Variable.
Yes, if the job involves data, research, or analysis. It shows you have a structured, scientific way of thinking.
You could say Wir haben X so gemessen:, but that is much less formal and not suitable for a thesis.
Usually, yes, because you are describing how you *already* did the research. If you are planning it, use wird... operationalisiert.
That would be the independent variable, or die unabhängige Variable in German.
No, most Germans would only use this in a university or professional research context.
It's a long one! Break it down: o-pe-ra-ti-o-na-li-siert. The stress is on the 'siert' at the end.
عبارات مرتبط
Die Datenerhebung erfolgte mittels
Data collection was carried out by means of
Ein signifikanter Zusammenhang
A significant correlation
Empirische Untersuchung
Empirical study
Methodisches Vorgehen
Methodological approach
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