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.