Why are correlations less convincing than controlled experimental results?

A) Correlations are subject to greater bias than experimental results.
B) Correlations cannot be observed outside the laboratory.
C) Correlations cannot be statistically significant.
D) Correlations do not eliminate as many alternative hypotheses.


D

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