According to the text, correlational research is useful:
A. in the early stages of research to identify variables that might be causally related.
B. when you want to establish causal relationships but cannot manipulate independent variables.
C. when you do not have the time or money to conduct an experiment.
D. All of the answers are correct.
Answer: A
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