Manipulating Factors

Definition

Manipulating factors refers to intentionally changing certain variables or conditions in an experiment to observe how they affect other variables of interest. It allows researchers to test cause-and-effect relationships between variables.

Related terms

Independent Variable:

The manipulated variable in an experiment that is hypothesized to have an effect on another variable.

Dependent Variable:

The variable in an experiment that is measured and expected to change due to manipulation of the independent variable.

Control Group:

The group in an experiment that does not receive any treatment or manipulation, providing a baseline for comparison with groups that do receive manipulation.