Experiment can take place in any setting (lab or field).
IV is naturally occuring.
Natural event / experience.
What is a strength of natural experiments?
It can be used in situations where manipulation the IV would be unethical. This is a strength as it allows researchers to study things in detail without inducing things like stress on their participants.
What are the weaknesses of natural experiments?
They may be more expensive and time consuming than other methods.
