What Is an Advantage of Using Correlational Designs Instead of Experimental

question 37

Multiple Choice

What is an advantage of using correlational designs instead of experimental designs?

• A)Results from experiments offer ambiguous interpretation of cause and effect.
• B)Correlations allow psychologists to investigate variables in natural settings.
• C)Experiments can only take place in laboratories.
• D)Results from correlations can yield cause and effect relationships if evaluated in laboratory settings.

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