Which of the following BEST describes a concept?
a. words that represent reality
b. a way to generalize and apply knowledge
c. organized viewpoint of something
d. linkage of concepts that organize
A
Concepts are the basic building blocks of theory. They are words and abstractions that represent reality. Concepts may be grouped together to form a conceptual framework, which is a group of concepts that are linked together to provide a way of organizing or viewing something.
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