A Serious Shortcoming of a Correlational Study Is That It

question 15

Multiple Choice

A serious shortcoming of a correlational study is that it cannot

• A)predict one variable from another.
• B)determine when there is a lack of a relationship between two variables.
• C)identify which variable causes the other variable.
• D)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Ethnically Homogenous

A description for groups or societies that are made up of members who share the same ethnic background.

Community Sharing

The practice of distributing resources or responsibilities among members of a community for mutual benefit.

Market Pricing

A mechanism of setting prices based on the interaction of supply and demand, reflecting what consumers are willing to pay.

Hunter-Gatherer Cultures

Societies that rely on hunting wild animals and gathering uncultivated plants for sustenance.