Which of the following statements about a theory's concepts is true?
A) Concepts represent specific ideas with explicit definitions attached to them.
B) Scholars invent a new set of concepts every time they refer to a unique event.
C) When a theory's concepts are tested, as in a research study, they typically become variables.
D) All of the above are true.
E) Only statements A and C are true.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Concepts in a theory are indeed specific ideas with explicit definitions (A), and when these concepts are tested in research, they often become variables, which are measurable representations of those concepts (C). Scholars do not invent a new set of concepts for every unique event (B), making E the correct choice.

Which of the Following Statements About a Theory's Concepts Is