Experimental Research Methods

Definition

Experimental research methods involve manipulating variables and controlling conditions to determine cause-and-effect relationships between variables. This allows researchers to draw conclusions about the effect of one variable on another.

Related terms

Independent Variable:

The variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher.

Dependent Variable:

The variable that is measured or observed to see how it changes in response to the independent variable.

Control Group:

A group in an experiment that does not receive any treatment or manipulation, used as a baseline for comparison.