Why are Correlations Less Convincing Than Controlled Experimental Results

Question

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.

Accepted Answer

Controlled experimental results allow researchers to eliminate alternative explanations and establish causal relationships, whereas correlations only suggest a relationship but do not eliminate the possibility of alternative explanations. Therefore, correlations are less convincing than controlled experimental results.