If a Psychologist Can Measure a Concept in Such a Way

question 136

Multiple Choice

If a psychologist can measure a concept in such a way as to get a numerical value,then that concept is also referred to as a

• A) hypothesis.
• B) theory.
• C) constant.
• D) variable.

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