actual experiments
[/ˈæk.tʃu.əl ɪkˈsper.ə.mənts/]
noun phrasepl: N/A (plural form of the noun 'experiments')
experimentos reais
1. Scientific or practical tests conducted in reality, as opposed to theoretical, simulated, or hypothetical scenarios
The researchers moved from computer simulations to actual experiments in the laboratory.
Os pesquisadores passaram de simulações de computador para experimentos reais no laboratório.
2. Empirical tests involving real materials, conditions, and measurements rather than models or predictions
Actual experiments confirmed the theoretical predictions made by the scientists.
Experimentos reais confirmaram as previsões teóricas feitas pelos cientistas.
3. Practical demonstrations or trials conducted with genuine variables and observable results
Before launching the product, the company conducted actual experiments with real consumers.
Antes de lançar o produto, a empresa realizou experimentos reais com consumidores de verdade.
In Brazilian academic and scientific contexts, 'experimentos reais' is the standard term used to distinguish authentic laboratory work from theoretical models. In Portugal, the term 'experiências' is sometimes preferred. In both cultures, the emphasis on actual experiments reflects the importance placed on empirical evidence in the scientific method and engineering disciplines.
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