Natural experiments are field experiments
A)that are always valid.
B)involving placebos.
C)that gather data after the fact.
D)without merit.

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Natural experiments gather data from pre-existing conditions rather than intentionally manipulating variables like in traditional experiments. This means that data is collected after the fact, making option C the correct answer. However, natural experiments can still produce valid results and have merit despite not involving placebos or intentionally manipulated variables. Therefore, option A, B, and D are incorrect.

Natural Experiments Are Field Experiments