Which of the Following Statements About Correlational Studies Is TRUE

question 200

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about correlational studies is TRUE?

• A)Correlation equals causation.
• B)Correlation does not necessarily indicate causality.
• C)Correlational studies are used in the experimental design.
• D)Correlational studies tell us very little about the relationship between variables.

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