Relative to experimental studies, the primary disadvantage of correlation studies is that
A) they are more labor-intensive.
B) cause and effect cannot be determined with them.
C) the results are more difficult to understand.
D) the choice of variables that can be studied is limited.

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Correlation studies only establish a relationship between variables and do not allow for determining causality. Experimental studies, on the other hand, involve manipulating variables and observing their effects, making it easier to establish cause and effect relationships.

Relative to Experimental Studies, the Primary Disadvantage of Correlation Studies