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What Term Refers to a Variable That Cannot Be Observed

Question 52

Question 52

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What term refers to a variable that cannot be observed or measured directly but is useful for describing and explaining behavior?


A) construct
B) operational variable
C) theoretical variable
D) hypothetical variable

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