Which statement is accurate about correlational studies?
A) They are very limited in the number of variables that can be evaluated at one time.
B) They allow us to evaluate variables that would be unethical to manipulate in other types of research.
C) They give us clear information about the direction of causality.
D) They can tell us about cause and effect.

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Correlational studies are useful for examining relationships between variables that cannot be ethically manipulated in experimental research. They do not establish causality but can highlight associations that merit further study.

Which Statement Is Accurate About Correlational Studies