Psychologists are limited in the conclusions that can be drawn from case studies because case studies
A)lack cultural relativity.
B)are subject to the Barnum effect.
C)lack formal control groups.
D)tend to create negative correlations.

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Case studies often lack formal control groups, which limits the ability to draw general conclusions from their findings. Control groups are essential for comparing outcomes and establishing causality, which case studies, focusing on individual or very small group experiences, typically do not have.

Psychologists Are Limited in the Conclusions That Can Be Drawn