Which Statement Is Accurate About Correlational Studies

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which statement is accurate about correlational studies?

• A) They are very limited in the number of variables that can be evaluated at one time.
• B) They allow us to evaluate variables that would be unethical to manipulate in other types of research.
• C) They give us clear information about the direction of causality.
• D) They can tell us about cause and effect.

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