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.