Types of experiments

Question 1

Lab studies

Answer 1

Experiments that take place in an environment controlled by the researcher.

Question 2

Field experiments

Answer 2

Studies where the independent variable is controlled in a natural environment.

Question 3

Natural experiments

Answer 3

Studies that occur in response to an event of interest that occurs.

Question 4

Quasi experiments

Answer 4

Studies that involve comparing groups where the independent variable isn’t manipulated by the
experimenter, but is instead naturally occurring.