field experimentation
[/fiːld ɪkˌsperɪˈmenˈteɪʃən/]
nounpl: field experimentations
experimentação em campo
1. The process of conducting scientific experiments, tests, or trials in a natural outdoor environment rather than in a laboratory setting
Field experimentation in agriculture helps farmers test new crop varieties under real growing conditions.
A experimentação em campo na agricultura ajuda os agricultores a testar novas variedades de culturas em condições reais de cultivo.
2. Systematic testing and observation of phenomena, treatments, or interventions in their actual operational context
The research team conducted field experimentation to evaluate the effectiveness of the new irrigation system.
A equipe de pesquisa realizou experimentação em campo para avaliar a eficácia do novo sistema de irrigação.
3. Trial-and-error methodology applied in practical, real-world situations to gather empirical data
Field experimentation by the marketing team revealed which advertising strategies resonated most with local consumers.
A experimentação em campo pela equipe de marketing revelou quais estratégias de publicidade ressoavam mais com os consumidores locais.
Field experimentation is particularly valued in Brazilian agricultural research and environmental studies, reflecting the country's emphasis on practical solutions adapted to its diverse climates and ecosystems. In the USA, it's central to agricultural extension programs and environmental science. The term reflects a shift from purely theoretical to applied research methodologies across both cultures.
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