{"id":58140,"date":"2018-06-12T05:33:48","date_gmt":"2018-06-12T12:33:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.questionpro.com\/blog\/?p=58140"},"modified":"2023-11-24T07:18:42","modified_gmt":"2023-11-24T07:18:42","slug":"experimental-research","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.questionpro.com\/blog\/experimental-research\/","title":{"rendered":"Experimental Research: What it is + Types of designs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Any research conducted under scientifically acceptable conditions uses experimental methods. The success of experimental studies hinges on researchers confirming the change of a variable is based solely on the manipulation of the constant variable. The research should establish a notable cause and effect.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what_is_experimental_research?\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What is Experimental Research?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Experimental research is a study conducted with a scientific approach using two sets of variables. The first set acts as a constant, which you use to measure the differences of the second set. <\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.questionpro.com\/blog\/quantitative-research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Quantitative research methods<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, for example, are experimental.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you don\u2019t have enough data to support your decisions, you must first determine the facts. This research gathers the data necessary to help you make better decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can conduct experimental research in the following situations:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Time is a vital factor in establishing a relationship between cause and effect.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Invariable behavior between cause and effect.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You wish to understand the importance of cause and effect.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"experimental_research_design_types\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Experimental Research Design<\/span> Types <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The classic experimental design definition is: \u201cThe methods used to collect data in experimental studies.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are three primary types of experimental design:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pre-experimental research design<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">True experimental research design<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.questionpro.com\/blog\/quasi-experimental-research\/\">Quasi-experimental research<\/a> design<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The way you classify research subjects<\/span> based on conditions or groups<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> determines the type of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.questionpro.com\/blog\/research-design\/\">research design<\/a>\u00a0you should use.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1._pre-experimental_design:\">0<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1. Pre-Experimental Design<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A group, or various groups, are kept under observation after implementing cause and effect factors. You\u2019ll conduct this research to understand whether further investigation is necessary for these particular groups.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can break down pre-experimental research further into three types:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">One-shot Case Study Research Design<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">One-group Pretest-posttest Research Design<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Static-group Comparison<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2._true_experimental_design:\">0<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2. True Experimental Design<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It relies on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.questionpro.com\/blog\/statistical-analysis-methods\/\">statistical analysis<\/a> to prove or disprove a hypothesis, making it the most accurate form of research. Of the types of experimental design, only true design can establish a cause-effect relationship within a group. In a true experiment, three factors need to be satisfied:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There is a Control Group, which won\u2019t be subject to changes, and an Experimental Group, which will experience the changed variables.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A variable that can be manipulated by the researcher<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Random distribution<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This experimental research method commonly occurs in the physical sciences.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3._quasi-experimental_design:\">0<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3. Quasi-Experimental Design<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The word \u201cQuasi\u201d indicates similarity. A quasi-experimental design is similar to an experimental one, but it is not the same. The difference between the two is the assignment of a control group. In this research, an independent variable is manipulated, but the participants of a group are not randomly assigned. Quasi-research is used in field settings where random assignment is either irrelevant or not required.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importance of Experimental Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Experimental research is a powerful tool for understanding cause-and-effect relationships. It allows us to manipulate variables and observe the effects, which is crucial for understanding how different factors influence the outcome of a study. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the importance of experimental research goes beyond that. It&#8217;s a critical method for many scientific and academic studies. It allows us to test theories, develop new products, and make groundbreaking discoveries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, this research is essential for developing new drugs and medical treatments. Researchers can understand how a new drug works by manipulating dosage and administration variables and identifying potential side effects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, experimental research is used in the field of psychology to test theories and understand human behavior. By manipulating variables such as stimuli, researchers can gain insights into how the brain works and identify new treatment options for mental health disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also widely used in the field of education. It allows educators to test new teaching methods and identify what works best. By manipulating variables such as class size, teaching style, and curriculum, researchers can understand how students learn and identify new ways to improve educational outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, experimental research is a powerful tool for businesses and organizations. By manipulating variables such as marketing strategies, product design, and customer service, companies can understand what works best and identify new opportunities for growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"advantages\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Advantages of Experimental Research<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When talking about this research, we can think of human life. Babies do their own rudimentary experiments (such as putting objects in their mouths) to learn about the world around them, while older children and teens do experiments at school to learn more about science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ancient scientists used this research to prove that their hypotheses were correct. For example, Galileo Galilei and Antoine Lavoisier conducted various experiments to discover key concepts in physics and chemistry. The same is true of modern experts, who use this scientific method to see if new drugs are effective, discover treatments for diseases, and create new electronic devices (among others).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It\u2019s vital to test new ideas or theories. Why put time, effort, and funding into something that may not work?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This research allows you to test your idea in a controlled environment before marketing. It also provides the best method to test your theory thanks to the following advantages:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"992\" height=\"1086\" src=\"https:\/\/www.questionpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/24-Adventages-of-experimental-research-min.jpg\" alt=\"Advantages of experimental research\" class=\"wp-image-118638\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Researchers have a stronger hold over variables to obtain desired results.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The subject or industry does not impact the effectiveness of experimental research. Any industry can implement it for research purposes.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The results are specific.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After analyzing the results, you can apply your findings to similar ideas or situations.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can identify the cause and effect of a hypothesis. Researchers can further analyze this relationship to determine more in-depth ideas.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Experimental research makes an ideal starting point. The data you collect is a foundation for building more ideas and conducting more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.questionpro.com\/blog\/action-research\/\">action research<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Whether you want to know how the public will react to a new product or if a certain food increases the chance of disease, experimental research is the best place to start. 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