When a researcher has greater control over the selection of participants and the independent variables,this is referred to as a(n)______ experiment,and when the researcher has less control over the independent variables,this is referred to as a/an ______ experiment.

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Laboratory experiments allow researchers to have greater control over variables and participant selection, while natural experiments occur in real-world settings where the researcher has less control over variables.

When a Researcher Has Greater Control Over the Selection of Participants