Which of the following can be considered a major limitation of correlations?

a. Correlations cannot tell you if two variables are related.
b. Correlations are only studied in small samples.
c. Correlations cannot tell you how much two variables are related.
d. Correlations do not allow researchers to assess cause and effect between two variables.


Answer: d

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