In the social sciences, there are numerous variables that can be discussed and considered as important phenomena, but they cannot be observed directly.These are called _____ variables.However, _____ variables, which can be observed and measured, are used to assess the intangible variables.
A) intangible; tangible
B) latent; manifest
C) tangible; intangible
D) manifest; latent

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The terms "latent" and "manifest" are commonly used in the social sciences to refer to intangible and tangible variables, respectively. Latent variables are those that cannot be directly observed or measured, while manifest variables are those that can be observed and measured. Therefore, option B is the correct choice.

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