The idea that the same sociological variable or concept occurs across divergent cultural and historical settings is called
A) etic.
B) contextual equivalence.
C) conceptual equivalence.
D) lexicon equivalence.

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Conceptual equivalence refers to the idea that a particular concept or variable is applicable and has the same meaning across different cultures or historical contexts. This is crucial for comparative research to ensure that the concepts being compared are understood in the same way across different groups.

The Idea That the Same Sociological Variable or Concept Occurs