Which of the following terms is defined in the text as "a mental construct that represents some part of the world in a somewhat simplified form"?
A) variable
B) operationalization
C) measurement
D) concept

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The text defines a concept as "a mental construct that represents some part of the world in a somewhat simplified form." Variables refer to aspects of the world that can be measured or manipulated, operationalization is the process of defining how a variable will be measured, and measurement is the actual process of assigning a numerical value to a variable.

Which of the Following Terms Is Defined in the Text