Noun
experimental design (uncountable)
The design of all information-gathering exercises where variation is present, whether under the full control of the experimenter or not.
The researcher hoping to break new ground in the theory of experimental design should involve himself in the design of actual experiments. The investigator who hopes to revolutionize decision theory should observe and take part in the making of important decisions. George E. P. Box
Ader, Mellenberg & Hand (2008) "Advising on Research Methods: A consultant's companion" An experimental design is the laying out of a detailed experimental plan in advance of doing the experiment. Source: Internet
Banting and Best presented their results to Macleod on his return to Toronto in the fall of 1921, but Macleod pointed out flaws with the experimental design, and suggested the experiments be repeated with more dogs and better equipment. Source: Internet
A subject attempts to mentally alter the distribution of the random numbers, usually in an experimental design that is functionally equivalent to getting more "heads" than "tails" while flipping a coin. Source: Internet
A childs ability to learn, or a teacher's ability to teach is not a simple experimental design as judging teachers based on standardized test would imply. Source: Internet
Cox (2006, page 192) Hinkelmann and Kempthorne use randomization both in experimental design and for statistical analysis. Source: Internet