Which of the Following Statements Regarding Correlational Research Is TRUE

question 394

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding correlational research is TRUE?

• A) Correlational research indicates causality in either a positive or a negative direction.
• B) You cannot use correlational research to draw conclusions about cause-and-effect relationships.
• C) Correlations can tell you about relations between two variables, but it is not possible to make predictions based upon correlational research.
• D) Correlations are able to predict the cause-and-effect relationship between two or more variables.

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