Cause-and-Effect Relationships

Definition

Cause-and-effect relationships refer to the relationship between two variables, where changes in one variable (the cause) result in changes in another variable (the effect).

Related terms

Independent Variable:

The independent variable is the variable that is manipulated by researchers to observe its effect on other variables.

Dependent Variable:

The dependent variable is the variable that is measured or observed to determine any effects caused by changes in the independent variable.

Control Group:

In experiments, this group does not receive any treatment or manipulation but serves as a baseline for comparison with experimental groups.