Often researchers cannot randomly assign participants and manipulate conditions in the real world, so they compromise by conducting __________ experiments.

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Natural, or quasi-, experiments are conducted in real world settings and involve the manipulation of naturally occurring variables, rather than experimenter-manipulated variables. This allows researchers to study real-world phenomena that cannot be ethically or practically manipulated.

Often Researchers Cannot Randomly Assign Participants and Manipulate Conditions in the Real