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.


Answer: B

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