In social measurement, indicator is to index/scale as __________ is to __________.
A) measured; manipulated
B) one questionnaire item; two or more items
C) observation; verbal reports
D) reliable; unreliable

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Indicator is a single measure that represents a concept, while an index/scale is a composite measure that combines multiple indicators. Similarly, one questionnaire item is a single question that measures a concept, while two or more items are a set of questions that measure the same concept.

In Social Measurement, Indicator Is to Index/scale as __________ Is