Which of the following statements regarding correlational research is TRUE?
A) Correlational research indicates causality in either a positive or a negative direction.
B) You cannot use correlational research to draw conclusions about cause-and-effect relationships.
C) Correlations can tell you about relations between two variables, but it is not possible to make predictions based upon correlational research.
D) Correlations are able to predict the cause-and-effect relationship between two or more variables.

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Correlational research can only show a relationship between two variables, but cannot determine causality. Other factors in the environment could be influencing both variables, and correlational research cannot control for these factors. Therefore, it is not possible to draw conclusions about cause-and-effect relationships based on correlational research.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Correlational Research Is TRUE