What is the term used for a variable that describes and explains a behavior or mental process but cannot be observed or measured directly?     a. Construct     b. Theoretical variable     c. Operational variable     d. Hypothetical variable

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  1. What is the term used for a variable that describes and explains a behavior or mental process but cannot be observed or measured directly?
       
    a. Construct
       
    b. Theoretical variable
       
    c. Operational variable
       
    d. Hypothetical variable
     
    2. What is block randomization?
       
    a. Random assignment of subjects to treatment blocks
       
    b. Presentation of experimental conditions in order the first time and then in reverse order
       
    c. Presenting subjects with each condition in a different order from other subjects
       
    d. Presenting each condition once before any condition is repeated
     
    3. Empirical evidence indicates that the more time college students spend on Instagram, the lower their GPA is. What kind of relationship exists between spending time on Instagram and academic performance?
       
    a. Cause and effect
       
    b. Coincidental
       
    c. Positive
       
    d. Negative

     

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