In Emily's story, she will create a measure of cultural competence by averaging the responses to multiple items in the survey. This new measure is known as a __________________.
A) variable
B) code
C) case
D) interval

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A variable in research is a characteristic, number, or quantity that can be measured or quantified. Emily's measure of cultural competence, created by averaging responses to survey items, fits this definition as it quantifies a specific characteristic (cultural competence) based on the survey responses.

In Emily's Story, She Will Create a Measure of Cultural