According to the chapter on research methods,which of the following is FALSE?
A) Operationalization refers to the translation of an abstract idea into something concrete and measurable.
B) A specific measure that does not represent a concept very well is said to lack construct operationalization.
C) If a specific measure represents an abstract concept well,it has high construct validity.
D) We cannot directly measure abstract ideas,so they must be made observable or concrete.

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The statement in option B is false. It should be "a specific measure that does not represent a concept very well is said to lack construct validity" instead of "construct operationalization". Construct operationalization refers to the process of defining and developing a measure for an abstract concept.

According to the Chapter on Research Methods,which of the Following