Which of these is a disadvantage of using correlational studies?
A. Negative correlations can lower the quality of the research.
B. Positive correlations are rare and challenging to study.
C. In-depth information on individuals is usually not available.
D. In correlational studies, researchers can focus on only one variable.
Answer: C
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