Relative to experiments, correlational studies
A)do not yield as much information about cause-effect relationships.
B)are often distorted by the Hawthorne effect.
C)require excessive manipulation of the group situation.
D)do not provide an index of the magnitude of the relationship between variables.

Question

Relative to experiments, correlational studies
A)do not yield as much information about cause-effect relationships.
B)are often distorted by the Hawthorne effect.
C)require excessive manipulation of the group situation.
D)do not provide an index of the magnitude of the relationship between variables.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Correlational studies do not manipulate variables and therefore do not provide information about cause-effect relationships. They only show the relationship between two variables.

Relative to Experiments, Correlational Studies