What Is the Most Important Limitation of Correlational Studies

question 61

Multiple Choice

What is the most important limitation of correlational studies?

• A) They cannot determine cause and effect.
• B) They are very subject to bias.
• C) They rarely have representative samples.
• D) They are very difficult to do.

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