An Advantage of Correlational Studies Is That They

question 107

Multiple Choice

An advantage of correlational studies is that they

• A) focus on an individual or small groups in depth.
• B) isolate cause-effect relationships between variables.
• C) indicate the strength of relationship between variables.
• D) provide for control of extraneous variables.

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