The process by which a concept is converted into a variable is called:
A) replication
B) operationalization
C) elaboration
D) specification

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Operationalization refers to the process of defining a concept in a way that it can be measured or observed, i.e. converting it into a variable that can be studied. Replication refers to the process of repeating a study to test its validity or reliability. Elaboration refers to the process of adding more detail or complexity to a concept, and specification refers to the process of defining a concept more precisely.

The Process by Which a Concept Is Converted into a Variable