How Do Sociologists Ensure That Their Measurement of a Concept

question 19

Multiple Choice

How do sociologists ensure that their measurement of a concept is valid?

• A) They stick to a single indicator for a particular concept in order to avoid confusion.
• B) They use more than one indicator for a particular concept.
• C) They avoid using concepts at all because they are too abstract.
• D) They replicate studies multiple times.

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