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construct

Psychol a model devised on the basis of observation, designed to relate what is observed to some theoretical framework
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construct

any theoretical or heuristic sociological concept. The use of the term ‘construct’ makes apparent the ‘invented’, mentally constructed, heuristic or explanatory purpose of many concepts in sociology. See also IDEAL TYPE.
Collins Dictionary of Sociology, 3rd ed. © HarperCollins Publishers 2000
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