Causal explanations cannot be derived from correlational research primarily because there could be any number of alternative explanations.

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Correlational research can only establish a relationship between two variables, but cannot determine whether one variable causes the other. There may be other factors that could influence both variables, leading to a correlation that is not necessarily causal. Therefore, causal explanations cannot be derived from correlational research alone.

Causal Explanations Cannot Be Derived from Correlational Research Primarily Because