The Major Disadvantage of Correlational Research Is That It

question 19

Multiple Choice

The major disadvantage of correlational research is that it

• A) is costly to carry out.
• B) is artificial,and it is hard to apply the results to real-life settings.
• C) is time-consuming and impractical.
• D) cannot demonstrate what caused what effect.

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