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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
field testingfield trialson-site experimentationpractical experimentationreal-world testing
Antonyms / Antônimos
laboratory experimentationcontrolled experimentationtheoretical researchbench testing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
experimentação em campo
Standard term used across Brazil in academic and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
experimentação de campo
Slight variation in preposition usage common in Rio
São Paulo
experimentação em campo
Predominant term in scientific community of São Paulo
Portugal
experimentação em campo
Same translation used in European Portuguese; may also use 'testes de campo'

Related Words

fieldworkempirical researchexperimental designdata collectionoutdoor testingnaturalistic observation

Related Idioms & Phrases

putting something to the test
trial and error approach
testing the waters
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