What does "experimental design" mean?

The design of all information-gathering exercises where variation is present, whether under the full control of the experimenter or not.

Experimental design

Common synonyms include: avant-garde design, chaotic design, chemical science method, comparison design, control, control setup.

noun

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Noun

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The design of all information-gathering exercises where variation is present, whether under the full control of the experimenter or not. uncountable