Manipulates Factors

Definition

In research design, manipulating factors refers to deliberately changing or controlling certain variables to observe their impact on the outcome of an experiment. This allows researchers to determine cause-and-effect relationships between variables.

Related terms

Independent Variable:

The independent variable is the factor that is purposely manipulated by the researcher in an experiment.

Experimental Group: The experimental group consists of participants who are exposed to the manipulated factor or condition being studied.

Control Group:

The control group is a comparison group that does not receive the manipulated factor or condition, serving as a baseline for comparison.