Each of the following is true of correlational studies except ________.

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Correlational studies cannot establish causation, and therefore do not provide a sound basis for drawing conclusions about cause and effect. It is possible that the relationships they find may be caused by a third, unidentified factor. However, correlational studies do describe a relationship between two variables and allow researchers to make some predictions based on their nature.

Each of the Following Is True of Correlational Studies Except