Natural Experiments

question 91

Multiple Choice

Natural experiments:

• A)are different from quasi-experiments
• B)cannot be done when researchers are unable to introduce changes into the natural environment
• C)incorporate random assignment to experimental conditions
• D)involve comparing children who are naturally exposed to a set of conditions to those not exposed to those conditions

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