This document discusses experimental research design. It describes independent group design, where separate groups represent different conditions of the independent variable. Random assignment of subjects to conditions is used. The document also discusses internal validity, the logic of experimental research including manipulation and control of variables, and threats to internal validity such as alternative explanations. As an example, it summarizes an experiment that examined how exposure to thin images affected girls' body satisfaction by randomly assigning girls to view photos of either thin, average, or plus-sized models.