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:

Active Listening

The practice of fully concentrating, understanding, responding, and remembering what is being said in a conversation.

Nonverbal Cues

Communication methods not involving words, including gestures, facial expressions, and body language, which convey meaning.

Eye Contact

The act of looking directly into another person's eyes, often used as a means of non-verbal communication.

Communication Barriers

Obstacles that hinder the effective exchange of information between individuals or groups.