Which Statement Best Describes the Concept of Specification Adequacy

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the concept of specification adequacy?

A) The clarity of connections between the conceptual model, the theory, and the empirical indicators
B) The amount of information about the conceptual model that is used to construct the C-T-E structure
C) The adherence of the theory research to universally recognized and defined research standards
D) The extent to which a theory is socially and theoretically important