The laboratory experiment
Example: Laboratory experiment tests hypotheses under controlled indoor conditions
Definition
"The laboratory experiment" refers to a controlled scientific procedure conducted indoors where variables are manipulated to test hypotheses and observe outcomes, ensuring precise measurement and replication of results in a research setting.
Etymology
The phrase "the laboratory experiment" combines 'laboratory,' derived from the Latin 'laboratorium,' meaning a place for work or labor, and 'experiment,' from Latin 'experimentum,' meaning a test or trial. Did you know? The concept of laboratory experiments became prominent during the Scientific Revolution as a method to systematically investigate natural phenomena.
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"The laboratory experiment" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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