Which of the Following Statements Is True of Correlational Studies

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of correlational studies?

• A) They establish a positive correlation among the variables examined in the study
• B) They use a correlational coefficient as a statistical index for measuring the relationship among variables
• C) They rarely have the third-variable problem
• D) They are typically inexpensive and require little time

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