experimental designs

[ɪk-ˈsper-ə-ˌmen-təl dɪ-ˈzaɪnz]
nounpl: experimental designs
desenhos experimentais
1. Structured plans for conducting scientific experiments that control variables and establish cause-and-effect relationships between factors
The research team developed experimental designs to test the effectiveness of the new vaccine.
A equipe de pesquisa desenvolveu desenhos experimentais para testar a eficácia da nova vacina.
2. The methodology and framework used to organize and execute an experiment systematically
Proper experimental designs are essential for obtaining valid and reliable results in scientific research.
Os desenhos experimentais adequados são essenciais para obter resultados válidos e confiáveis em pesquisa científica.
3. Strategic arrangements of treatment conditions, control groups, and measurement procedures in a study
The professor taught students about different experimental designs including randomized controlled trials and factorial designs.
O professor ensinou aos alunos sobre diferentes desenhos experimentais, incluindo ensaios clínicos randomizados e desenhos fatoriais.
Experimental designs are fundamental to the scientific method and are taught extensively in universities and research institutions throughout Brazil and Portuguese-speaking countries. The term is primarily used in academic, scientific, and educational contexts. In Brazil, discussions about experimental design are common in fields like medicine, psychology, engineering, and natural sciences, reflecting the country's growing emphasis on rigorous scientific research.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
experimental methodologyresearch designsstudy designsexperimental frameworksexperimental protocols
Antonyms / Antônimos
observational studiescorrelational studiesunstructured observations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desenhos experimentais
standard term used in academic and scientific contexts
São Paulo
desenhos experimentais
commonly used in universities and research institutions
Rio de Janeiro
desenhos experimentais
standard usage in scientific literature
Portugal
desenhos experimentais
identical usage; also sometimes 'projetos experimentais' in informal contexts

Related Words

randomized controlled trialfactorial designquasi-experimental designcontrol groupvariableshypothesisstatistical analysisvalidity

Related Idioms & Phrases

control for variables
establish a baseline
randomize the sample
replicate the study
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