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Science is concerned with experiments and experimentation, but do you know what exactly an experiment is? Here's a look at what an experiment is... and isn't!
What Is an Experiment? - The Short Answer
In its simplest form, an experiment is simply the test of a hypothesis.
Experiment Basics
The experiment is the foundation of the scientific method, which is a systematic means of exploring the world around you. Although some experiments take place in laboratories, you could perform an experiment anywhere, at any time.
Take a look at the steps of the scientific method:
- Make observations.
- Formulate a hypothesis.
- Design and conduct an experiment to test the hypothesis.
- Evaluate the results of the experiment.
- Accept or reject the hypothesis.
- If necessary, make and test a new hypothesis.
Types of Experiments
1. Natural Experiments - A natural experiment also is called a quasi-experiment. A natural experiment involves making a prediction or forming a hypothesis and then gathering data by observing a system. The variables are not controlled in a natural experiment.
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