Question

question 8 the primary reason descriptive/correlational research does not prove causality is because in conducting the research, a. the researcher observes behavior under artificial situations. b. the researcher cannot control events or manipulate variables. c. only an experimental group is used. d. the data collected frequently come from direct observations or statements made by subjects.

Explanation:

Descriptive and correlational research focuses on observing and measuring variables as they naturally occur, without the researcher being able to manipulate variables or control external confounding events. This lack of control means that while relationships between variables can be identified, a causal link cannot be confirmed. Options A, C, and D do not address the core reason why these research types cannot prove causality.

Answer:

B. the researcher cannot control events or manipulate variables.