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instrumentalization

9.8

Using a tool or measure to get a specific result in a study

noun
/ˌɪnstrəˌmɛntəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Specialized

: instrumentalización

The instrumentalization of statistical methods allowed the researchers to identify causal relationships in the data.

Examples

In economics, the instrumentalization of variables is crucial for establishing cause and effect.
The instrumentalization of data is crucial for accurate research.
Critics argue that the instrumentalization of art reduces its value to mere utility.
Have you considered the instrumentalization of your findings?
The instrumentalization of data in scientific studies enables researchers to derive meaningful conclusions from their analyses.
Effective instrumentalization of theoretical models helps researchers test their hypotheses more accurately.
In psychological research, the instrumentalization of specific variables is essential for understanding human behavior.

Surface Forms

instrumentalization singular

instrumentalizations plural

Morphology

instrumentalization = instrumental (semi-transparent) = instrument + al + ization

The structure is regular, but the technical research sense is specialized and not fully predictable from the base adjective alone.

Etymology

Instrumentalization comes from instrument, 'tool', and the ending that shows an action. In research or analysis, it means using a method, measure, or variable as a 'tool' to get a specific result.