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An experiment can be seen as a structured method for collecting data to test a hypothesis. The process of designing a good experiment involves reducing unknowns and establishing a clear relationship between the hypotheis and any expected results. does the collected data actually support (or refute) the hypothesis? is there enough data to draw a conclusion? are there other factors effecting the outcome?

on unstructured tinkering and statistical validity…

demonstration vs. experiment

  • A demonstration is a way to explain a principle by an example. it provides evidence of the the principle under investigation.
  • An experiment is a test performed to discover an unknown or to validate (or refute) a theoretical principle.
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