A hypothetical construct is:
a. a variable which is used temporarily as we sketch out a theory, but is later replaced by a real construct
b. a variable which is assumed to exist but cannot be directly measured
c. a variable which is still subject to dispute among researchers
d. a variable which is used to generate a hypothesis
e. both a and c
Ans: B
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