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An experiment in science, is a practical test
designed with the intention that its results
will be relevant to a particular theory or
set of theories. Although some experiments
may be used merely for gathering more
information about a topic that is already
well understood, others may be of crucial
importance in confirming a new theory or in
undermining long-held beliefs.
The manner in which experiments are
performed, and the relation between the
design of an experiment and its value, are
therefore of central importance. In general
an experiment is of most value when the
factors that might affect the results
(variables) are carefully controlled.
Subject by: Robert Small