A latent variable is:
A) an idea or construct we cannot directly observe, but still wish to measure.
B) a variable that can be directly observed and is measured in a research study.
C) the dependent variable when performing structural equation modeling.
D) the dependent variable when performing multiple regression.

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A latent variable is an idea or construct that we cannot directly observe, but still wish to measure. It is often inferred from observable indicators or manifest variables.

A Latent Variable Is