Lab experiment, quasi-experiment, natural experiment, field experiment
What is a lab experiment?
A controlled scientific procedure conducted in a laboratory setting to test a hypothesis.
What is a quasi experiment?
An experiment that lacks random assignment of participants to groups. The variables of distinction already exist (gender)
What is a natural experiment?
A natural experiment is a research design in which the researcher takes advantage of naturally occurring events or conditions to study the effects of an independent variable on a dependent variable.
What is a field experiment?
A field experiment is a research method where the study is conducted in a natural setting, such as a real-world environment or a specific community, rather than in a controlled laboratory setting.
