Why Are the Results from Neurocorrelational Studies Considered Speculative

question 74

Multiple Choice

Why are the results from neurocorrelational studies considered speculative?

• A)because random sampling is not used
• B)because the measures used in these types of studies lack validity
• C)because we cannot be certain that the behavioral tests accurately assess the actual anatomical and functional activity of the brain region under investigation
• D)because correlational findings are more speculative than those acquired from experimental designs

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