Definition of experimental

The word "experimental" originates from the Latin word "experimentum," which means "a carrying out." During the Renaissance, the scientific community began to focus on conducting systematic investigations and testing hypotheses through observation and experimentation. This led to the development of the scientific method, which involves posing hypotheses, conducting experiments, and analyzing the results. The term "experimental" was then adopted by scientists to describe any process or research that follows this rigorous and systematic approach to acquiring knowledge. In its simplest form, experimental research involves manipulating independent variables while controlling or keeping constant the dependent variables, and observing the effect of the manipulation on the dependent variable. This process is repeated multiple times to ensure reliability and accuracy of the results. As a result, the term "experimental" has become synonymous with scientific inquiry, innovation, and progress.