Experiment

Definition

An experiment is a research method in sociology where variables are controlled and manipulated to determine their effects on other variables. It aims to establish cause-and-effect relationships by observing the outcomes of these manipulations.

Related terms

Variable: A characteristic or quantity that can vary or change among individuals or over time.

Independent Variable: The variable that is manipulated by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable: The variable being tested and measured in an experiment, which is expected to change due to manipulations of the independent variable