Which of the following statements is true of the nonexperimental method?

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The nonexperimental method does not involve manipulating variables, so the direction of cause and effect cannot be determined. However, other potential drawbacks to this method include lack of control over extraneous variables, limited generalizability of findings, and potential biases in participant selection or self-report measures. Option A describes an experimental method, option C is not entirely accurate as variables in the nonexperimental method cannot be directly manipulated, and option D is incorrect as third variables can still influence the dependent variable in nonexperimental research.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Nonexperimental