A Natural Experiment Is an Empirical Study ________

question 49

Multiple Choice

A natural experiment is an empirical study ________.

• A) in which the predictions of the model are not required to be tested with data
• B) that can only be used to understand natural phenomena and is widely used in subjects such as physics and biology
• C) in which the researcher assigns subjects to the control and treatment groups to verify a cause-effect relationship
• D) in which some process, outside the control of the experimenter, has assigned subjects to the control and treatment groups in a random or nearly random way

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Definitions:

Medial Condyles

Rounded protrusions found at the distal end of the femur or tibia, involved in forming the knee joint and aiding in its movements.

Lateral Condyles

Rounded prominences at the end of some bones, near the knee and elbow, that form part of the joint.

Femur

The longest and strongest bone in the human body, located in the thigh, connecting the hip to the knee.

Movable Synovial Joint

A movable synovial joint is a type of joint in the body enclosed by a fluid-filled synovial capsule, facilitating a wide range of movements between bones.