Which of the following statements is/are TRUE?
A) Manifest variables are variables that we can directly observe.
B) Hypothetical constructs are abstract terms invented to refer to variables that cannot be directly observed.
C) Manifest variables can be used as operational definitions of hypothetical constructs.
D) all of the above.

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All three statements are true. Manifest variables are directly observable, while hypothetical constructs are abstract concepts that are inferred from manifest variables. Manifest variables can be used to define or operationalize hypothetical constructs.

Which of the Following Statements Is/are TRUE