One issue that arises when conducting research with multifaceted constructs as independent variables is whether to treat the facets as separate variables or to combine them into a single variable. It is appropriate to COMBINE the facets when
A) the research focuses on the latent variable represented by the combination of facets rather than in the particular aspects of the variable repre?sented by the facets.
B) from a theoretical perspective, the latent variable is more important, more interesting, or represents a more appropriate level of abstraction than do the facets.
C) the facets are highly correlated and so represent a single construct rather than different facets of a construct.
D) any of the above situations occur.

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The best choice is to combine the facets into a single variable when any of the above situations occur, as all of them provide valid reasons for doing so. However, it is important to note that this decision should be made based on research objectives and theoretical considerations, and not solely on statistical or practical convenience.

One Issue That Arises When Conducting Research with Multifaceted Constructs