Das Feldexperiment
Example: Das Feldexperiment zeigte überraschende Ergebnisse in der Forschung.
Definition
"Das Feldexperiment" refers to a research method conducted in a natural setting rather than in a laboratory. It involves observing and testing variables in real-world environments to gather data that reflects authentic behavior or conditions, often revealing surprising or practical results.
Etymology
The term "das Feldexperiment" combines the German words "Feld" meaning 'field' and "Experiment" meaning 'experiment'. It reflects the practice of carrying out experiments outside controlled laboratory spaces, directly in the 'field', highlighting a hands-on approach to research.
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"Das Feldexperiment" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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