"A set of items all assumed to be of approximately equal importance in measuring a single underlying concept that are then combined to yield a single overall score on the underlying concept" defines what the text calls a(n)
A) dimension
B) index
C) numeric variable
D) real variable

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The description provided fit the definition of an index, which is composed of several indicators (or items) that can measure a single underlying construct or concept. This is often used in social sciences research to summarize complex information into a single score or scale.

"A Set of Items All Assumed to Be of Approximately