In the context of applied research, estimator variables are variables that
A) affect behavior in the applied setting but that practitioners and policy makers cannot or do not control.
B) test the assumptions underlying existing social policies.
C) affect behavior in the applied setting that practitioners and policy makers can control.
D) are of the most interest to policymakers.

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Estimator variables are those that influence behavior in applied settings but are outside the control of practitioners and policymakers, affecting the outcomes of interest without being directly manipulable.

In the Context of Applied Research, Estimator Variables Are Variables