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An independent variable is one that experimenters change in order to look at causal effects on other variables. Learn how independent variables work.| Verywell Mind
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The experimental group includes the participants that receive the treatment in a psychology experiment. Learn why experimental groups are important.| Verywell Mind
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Learn why the control group plays an important role in the psychological research process, plus get a helpful example.| Verywell Mind
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A hypothesis is a tentative statement about the relationship between two or more variables. Explore examples and learn how to format your research hypothesis.| Verywell Mind
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A dependent variable is the variable that is being tested in a scientific experiment. Learn how to identify a dependent variable vs. an independent variable.| Verywell Mind
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Learn how a demand characteristic can influence how a psychology study participant behaves, which potentially disrupts the outcome of an experiment.| Verywell Mind
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Intelligence is the ability to learn and to solve problems. In psychology, there are several theories of intelligence used to explain the concept. Learn more.| Verywell Mind
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Learn more about some of the important psychology terms and concepts you should know.| Verywell Mind
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Designing and performing your first psychology experiment can be a confusing process. Check out this guide to conducting a psychology experiment for helpful tips.| Verywell Mind
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A correlational study is a type of research used in psychology and other fields to see if a relationship exists between two or more variables.| Verywell Mind
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This article will explain what a confounding variable is and how it can impact research outcomes in psychology.| Verywell Mind
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Are you good at interpreting popular news stories about psychology? Learn more about becoming a wise consumer of psychological research.| Verywell Mind
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Psychologists use the experimental method to determine if changes in one variable lead to changes in another. Learn more about methods for experiments in psychology.| Verywell Mind
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Stress, health, and well-being are all connected. Learn what stress is, how different types of stress can affect your body and health, and ways you can cope.| Verywell Mind