Meaning of Constructs, Concepts & Variables

Meaning of Constructs, Concepts & Variables


Construct

Construct is an abstract concept that is specifically chosen (or “created”) to explain a given phenomenon or subject.
Constructs are considered latent variable because they cannot be directly observed or measured.


Concept

Concept gives a vivid picture on something, which helps to understand the subject or phenomena.
Concepts are based on our experiences. Concepts can be based on real phenomena and are a generalized idea of something.


Variable

Variable is a measurable representation of an abstract construct.
Variables are created by developing the construct into a measurable form.
Variables are observable, measurable & changeable or unstables.

Construct
-an abstract concept
-specifically chosen (or “created”)
-to explain a given phenomenon or subject.
-cannot be directly observed or measured.

Concept
-Concepts are based on our experience
-gives a vivid picture on something,
-which helps to understand the subject or phenomena.
-Concepts can be based on real phenomena and are a generalized idea of something.

Variable
-measurable representation of an abstract construct.
-Variables are created by developing the construct into a measurable form.
-Variables are observable, measurable & changeable or unstable.