Each of the Following Is True of Correlational Studies Except

question 318

Multiple Choice

Each of the following is true of correlational studies except ________.

• A) the relationships they find may be caused by a third, unidentified factor
• B) they describe a relationship between two variables
• C) they provide a sound basis for drawing conclusions about cause and effect
• D) they allow researchers to make some predictions based on their nature

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Definitions:

Food Stamps

A government-issued coupon or electronic card system used to assist in purchasing food for those in need.

Official Poverty Line

The minimum level of income deemed adequate in a particular country to live, which is used to determine who is classified as impoverished or in need of financial assistance.

Urban Family

A family unit residing within a city or densely populated area, which may face unique living, economic, and social conditions distinct from rural families.

Income Inequality

The unequal distribution of income within a population, where wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few.