Natural experiments compare people who have been divided into separate groups

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Natural experiments occur due to accidental life circumstances, such as disasters, policy changes, or other events that divide people into separate groups without the intervention of the researcher. Random sampling involves intentionally selecting participants at random to create groups, while matching involves pairing participants based on certain characteristics before dividing them into groups. Therefore, options A and B are not correct. Option C is also incorrect because the researcher intentionally divides the groups in that scenario.

Natural Experiments Compare People Who Have Been Divided into Separate