Which of the following is the best answer to the question, “Why can’t we ever infer causality from correlational designs?”
a. Because we don’t manipulate any variables in correlational designs
b. Because the order of occurrence of the variables is unknown in correlational designs
c. Because correlational designs are not experimental
d. Because experimental research methods are required in order to determine causal relationships
Ans: B
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