In research, the object, concept, or event being measured is called a ____________.
A) data unit
B) population
C) variable
D) sample

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A variable is the object, concept or event being measured in research. It is the characteristic or attribute that is being studied and can take on different values or be measured in different ways. A population refers to the entire group of individuals or objects that share a particular characteristic or meet a particular criteria. A sample is a smaller group that is selected from a population to be studied. A data unit refers to the individual pieces of data collected, such as numbers or responses. Therefore, option C is the best choice.

In Research, the Object, Concept, or Event Being Measured Is