A researcher investigates the impact of noise pollution on cognitive performance. They measure the reading comprehension scores of primary school pupils in a school before and after a major airport runway is opened nearby. The researcher has no control over the runway opening and cannot randomly allocate pupils to conditions.
Which type of experiment is described in this scenario?
Field experiment
Natural experiment
Quasi-experiment
Laboratory experiment
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