Which of the following statements about manifest variables is FALSE?
A) Manifest variables are abstract terms for variables that cannot be directly observed.
B) Manifest variables can be directly observed.
C) Manifest variables can be used as operational definitions of hypothetical constructs.
D) Although manifest variables can be used as operational definitions, sometimes they are studied for their own sakes.

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This statement is false. Manifest variables are not abstract terms for variables that cannot be directly observed. They are variables that can be directly observed or measured. Latent variables, on the other hand, are abstract concepts that require manifest variables for operational definitions.

Which of the Following Statements About Manifest Variables Is FALSE