Which of the following is true of correlational studies?

a. They examine causal relationships between variables.
b. They can reveal significant relationships that are hypothesized between variables.
c. They are useful in achieving the scientific goal of explanation. .
d. They can prove cause-and-effect relationships between variables.


B

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