Although only experimental studies can ultimately test causality, many researchers in the field of aging use multivariate techniques, such as ____________, because they allow for testing inferences about causality.

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Path analyses allow for testing inferences about causality by examining the direct and indirect effects of multiple variables on an outcome. Archival methods, cross-sectional studies, and case reports do not provide the same level of control or ability to examine causal relationships.

Although Only Experimental Studies Can Ultimately Test Causality, Many Researchers