In studies that analyze the relationship between religious beliefs and suicide,a recurring issue is whether church membership provides an accurate indicator of a person's religious beliefs.Which of the following terms does this concern relate most directly to?
A)variability
B)predictability
C)reliability
D)operational definition

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This concern relates to the operational definition, which involves how a concept is defined and measured in a study. Church membership may not accurately reflect a person's religious beliefs, indicating a potential issue with the operational definition of religious beliefs in the study.

In Studies That Analyze the Relationship Between Religious Beliefs and Suicide,a