Psychological Experimentation

Definition

Psychological experimentation refers to conducting scientific studies that aim to investigate human behavior and mental processes using controlled methods within ethical guidelines.

Related terms

Independent Variable:

The variable manipulated by researchers in an experiment to see if it has an effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable:

The variable measured by researchers to observe changes resulting from manipulation of the independent variable.

Control Group:

A group of participants who do not receive any experimental treatment or intervention but are used for comparison purposes with other groups receiving treatments.