What Is the Primary Reason That Descriptive and Correlational Research

question 116

Multiple Choice

What is the primary reason that descriptive and correlational research cannot determine conclusively that variables have a cause-and-effect relationship

• A) The researcher observes behaviour under artificial situations. 
• B) The data collected frequently comes from direct observations or statements made by subjects. 
• C) Only an experimental group is used. 
• D) The researcher cannot control events or manipulate variables.

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Definitions:

Cash Payments Journal

A specialized accounting journal used to record all payments made by a business, including expenses and purchases.

Accounts Payable

Liabilities of a business that are due to creditors within a short period, usually less than a year, for goods, services, or supplies purchased on credit.

Subsidiary Ledger

A ledger that provides detailed information about accounts in the general ledger, typically used for accounts receivable, accounts payable, etc.

Creditors

Individuals or entities to whom money is owed by the business or individual for goods or services that have been delivered or used but not yet paid for.