a group of people having approximately the same age
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a group of people having approximately the same age
Used in the same subject area: Research methods, Research design.a group of people having approximately the same age
Used in the same subject area: Research methods, Research design.(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc; "the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired…
Used in the same subject area: Research methods, Research design.of or relating to a cross section; "a cross-sectional slice"
Used in the same subject area: Research methods, Research design.held from above and hanging down; "a pendant bunch of grapes"
Used in the same subject area: Research methods, Research design.the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan); "he contributed to the design of a new instru…
Used in the same subject area: Research methods, Research design.the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan); "he contributed to the design of a new instru…
Used in the same subject area: Research methods, Research design.a search for knowledge; "their pottery deserves more research than it has received"
Used in the same subject area: Research methods, Research design.a venture at something new or different; "as an experiment he decided to grow a beard"
Used in the same subject area: Research methods, Research design.relying on observation or experiment; "experimental results that supported the hypothesis"
Used in the same subject area: Research methods, Research design.a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenome…
Used in the same subject area: Research methods, Research design.free from external control and constraint; "an independent mind"; "a series of independent judgments"; "fiercely independent individua…
Used in the same subject area: Research methods, Research design.a search for knowledge; "their pottery deserves more research than it has received"
Used in the same subject area: Research methods, Research design.over an extended time; "a longitudinal study of twins"
Used in the same subject area: Research methods, Research design.a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote; "he made a motion to adjourn"; "she called for t…
Used in the same subject area: Research methods, Research design.relying on observation or experiment; "experimental results that supported the hypothesis"
Used in the same subject area: Research methods, Research design.held from above and hanging down; "a pendant bunch of grapes"
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(computer science) a first test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by the developer
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relying, observation, experiment, experimental, results.Hence: A full collection or set of implements, or utensils, for a given duty, experimental or operative; any complex instrument or app…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relying, observation, experiment, experimental, results.(computer science) a second test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by an outside organization
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relying, observation, experiment, experimental, results.establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment; "The experiment demonstrated the instability of the…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relying, observation, experiment, experimental, results.derived from experiment and observation rather than theory; "an empirical basis for an ethical theory"; "empirical laws"; "empirical d…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relying, observation, experiment, experimental, results.Pertaining to, or founded upon, experiment or experience; depending upon the observation of phenomena; versed in experiments.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relying, observation, experiment, experimental, results.The method or practice of an empiric; pursuit of knowledge by observation and experiment.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relying, observation, experiment, experimental, results.put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relying, observation, experiment, experimental, results.establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment; "The experiment demonstrated the instability of the…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relying, observation, experiment, experimental, results.put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relying, observation, experiment, experimental, results.an empirical doctrine that advocates experimental principles
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relying, observation, experiment, experimental, results.Relying on experiment or experience.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relying, observation, experiment, experimental, results.Experimental; of the nature of experiment.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relying, observation, experiment, experimental, results.(psychology) bias introduced by an experimenter whose expectations about the outcome of the experiment can be subtly communicated to t…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relying, observation, experiment, experimental, results.That branch of the science of mechanics which relates to fluids, or, as usually limited, which treats of the laws of motion and action…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relying, observation, experiment, experimental, results.a school of psychology based on the general principles of behaviorism but broader and more flexible in concept. It stresses experiment…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relying, observation, experiment, experimental, results.any effect that seems to be a consequence of administering a placebo; the change is usually beneficial and is assumed result from the…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relying, observation, experiment, experimental, results.That which is alleged by a party in support of his cause; in a stricter sense, an allegation of fact in a cause, as distinguished from…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relying, observation, experiment, experimental, results.
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