In selecting an indicator to measure a variable, a researcher should:
A)strive for the highest level of measurement possible.
B)be guided predominantly by the theoretical nature of the variable.
C)avoid the nominal level of measurement.
D)both strive for the highest level of measurement possible, and be guided predominantly by the theoretical nature of the variable.

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The correct approach in selecting an indicator to measure a variable involves both striving for the highest level of measurement possible to allow for more nuanced analysis and being guided by the theoretical nature of the variable to ensure the measurement is conceptually appropriate.

In Selecting an Indicator to Measure a Variable, a Researcher