Hypothetical constructs that cannot be observed directly

a. cannot be used as independent variables.
b. cannot be used as dependent variables.
c. are often measured in different ways in different experiments.
d. can only be studied in quasi-experimental designs.


C

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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