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QWhat is the utility of correlation in psychology research?

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  • A To determine causation between two variables ✔ ✖
  • B To describe the characteristics of a single variable ✔ ✖
  • C To compare the means of two groups ✔ ✖
  • D To assess the reliability of a measurement tool ✔ ✖
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Correlation can be used to establish a relationship between two variables, which can then be used to infer causation between them.

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