Experimental Design

Definition

A research design that involves manipulating variables to determine cause-and-effect relationships. Researchers use this design to study the effect of an independent variable on a dependent variable while controlling for other factors.

Related terms

Independent Variable:

The variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher in an experiment.

Dependent Variable:

The variable that is measured or observed and is expected to change as a result of manipulating the independent variable.

Control Group:

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