A Construct or Model That Serves as a Measuring Rod

question 104

Multiple Choice

A construct or model that serves as a measuring rod against which actual cases can be evaluated is called a (an) :

• A) ideal type.
• B) typology.
• C) natural science.
• D) theory.

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