A Variable That Is Not Directly Observable but Is Measurable

question 16

Short Answer

A variable that is not directly observable but is measurable through indirect indicators is termed a(n) ____________ _________.

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Definitions:

Chromosomes

Thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells, made of protein and a single molecule of DNA, which carry genetic information.

Genetics

Genetics is the branch of science concerned with genes, heredity, and variation in living organisms, influencing traits that are passed from parents to offspring.

Heredity

The passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.

Identical Concepts

Ideas, theories, or notions that are exactly the same in their meaning, implications, and applications.