Which of the following is a limitation for interpreting a correlation?
A)Correlations do not demonstrate cause-and-effect.
B)Outliers can change the direction and/or strength of the correlation.
C)Conclusions should not be drawn beyond the range of scores measured.
D)all of the above

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All three options are limitations for interpreting a correlation. Correlations do not demonstrate a cause-and-effect relationship between variables, outliers have the potential to distort or weaken the correlation, and conclusions should be constrained within the range of scores measured. Therefore, it is necessary to be cautious and not overgeneralize when interpreting a correlation.

Which of the Following Is a Limitation for Interpreting a Correlation