Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with observational studies?

A. They cannot determine cause and effect relationships.
B. Laboratory studies may not generalize to real life.
C. It is not possible to gain information regarding relationships between variables.
D. The subjects may behave differently when they know they are being observed.


Answer: C

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