A research method where causal conclusions can be drawn because an independent variable has been deliberately manipulated to observe the causal effect on the dependent variable.
Who do Psychologists carry out experiments on?
Psychologists carry out lab experiments on humans, and the people tested in these experiments are called participants.
What is a Lab Experiment?
Experiments that are conducted in a highly controlled sometimes artificialenvironment
Define Independent Variable
The variable manipulated by the investigator
Define Dependent Variable
The variable measured by the investigator (participants response)
Define Aim
A statement of what the researchers intend to find out in a research study
Define Operationalisation
Ensuring that variables are in a form that can be easily tested or measured.
