Researchers are likely to choose a correlational design when:
A) they are concerned that there will be a third variable problem
B) the directionality problem is likely
C) it is impossible to control the variables being studied
D) they are using psychophysiological assessments

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Researchers are more likely to choose a correlational design when it is impossible to control the variables being studied. This is because in this design, variables are measured as they naturally occur without any manipulation or intervention by the researcher, as opposed to experimental designs where variables are controlled by the researcher.

Researchers Are Likely to Choose a Correlational Design When