A study investigating the effects of a naturally occurring event on the research participants is known as:
A)a correlational research.
B)a case study research.
C)the double-blind technique.
D)a natural experiment.

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A natural experiment involves the study of the effects of a naturally occurring event on the research participants, making it the best choice out of the given options. Correlational research investigates the relationship between two variables, a case study research examines a particular individual or group in-depth, and the double-blind technique is a method to control for bias in studies where neither the participant nor the researcher knows which group they are in.

A Study Investigating the Effects of a Naturally Occurring Event