Which of the Following Statements Concerning Correlational Research Is False

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning correlational research is false?

• A) Correlational research aids researchers in the development of new hypotheses.
• B) Correlational research permits researchers to determine whether one variable can predict another.
• C) Correlational research is often useful for studying phenomena for which experimentation is impractical or unethical.
• D) Correlational research allows researchers to measure relationships between independent and dependent variables.

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