alleryWhat does the comparative method rely on in complex-systems science?
ANatural experiments
BFully controlled lab trials
COpinion polls of people
DCopying earlier results
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Natural experiments
1. Hypothesis testing in complex systems cannot control all parameters.
2. The comparative method instead takes advantage of natural experiments.
3. It compiles information on systems that differ in a few features.
_Source: NCERT Position Paper Habitat and Learning, 3.6 Comparative Method_
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