When Is Correlational Research Preferred Over Experimental Research

question 73

Multiple Choice

When is correlational research preferred over experimental research?

• A) whenever the researcher wishes to determine cause and effect relationships
• B) whenever the researcher prefers to do field rather than laboratory research
• C) whenever the study includes factors that cannot possibly be controlled
• D) never - experimental studies are always preferred

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