Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Correlational Research

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of correlational research?

• A)It cannot be used to study everyday situations.
• B)It cannot explain cause and effect.
• C)It fails to analyze whether two variables are associated.
• D)It takes place in a laboratory.

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Definitions:

Mental Age

A measure of an individual's intellectual maturity, quantified by comparing their intellectual performance to the average performance of others in their age group.

Chronological Age

Refers to the actual age of a person measured in years from the date of birth.

Developmental Lags

Delays in reaching milestones in the physical, cognitive, social, or emotional development of a child.

Conservation Task

A cognitive development assessment process where individuals determine if physical quantities remain the same even when they are rearranged or changed in appearance.