When a researcher is measuring levels of well-being, the variables "life expectancy" and "educational attainment" are referred to as _____ because they reflect an abstract concept.

A) dependent variables
B) indicators
C) constructs
D) intervenors

Indicators

Quantitative or qualitative factors that provide a measure of some aspect of a society's condition or progress, often used in research and policy analysis.

Well-Being

A state of health, happiness, and prosperity.

Educational Attainment

The highest level of education that an individual has completed, often used as an indicator of socioeconomic status.