Conducting a research study in a natural setting means that the researcher
A) has manipulated the environment in some way.
B) has modified the environment in some way.
C) has not manipulated or changed the environment.
D) has total control of the environment.

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A natural setting,or field setting,is an uncontrolled,real-life situation or environment.Conducting a study in a natural setting means that the researcher does not manipulate or change the environment for the study.A partially controlled setting is an environment that the researcher has manipulated or modified in some way.A highly controlled setting is an artificially constructed environment developed for the sole purpose of conducting research.

Conducting a Research Study in a Natural Setting Means That