Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of a Correlational

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a correlational experiment?

• A) Subjects may not know exposure levels.
• B) It is expensive and time consuming.
• C) It is not feasible for rare diseases or environmental factors of interest.
• D) It is only feasible for hypotheses for which an experimental treatment can be applied.

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