Integrative design for thought-experiments

Behav Brain Sci. 2024 Feb 5:47:e39. doi: 10.1017/S0140525X23002340.

Abstract

Integrative experiment design should be extended to thought-experiments. Thought-experiments are closely connected to "real" experiments. They are involved in devising the design space of theories and possible experiments. The latter may be partitioned into experiments to be really performed and mere thought-experiments. The proposed extension of integrative experiment design lends guidance to a more methodical performance of thought-experiments.

MeSH terms

  • Research Design*