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Experimentation [agentive]
An Experimenter conducts an Experiment based on a Hypothesis. This Experiment contains a Control_group or Control_group_member which is compared with a Treatment_group or Treated_individual in order to determine the Result.
Johann's [experiment|target] proved the new drug was effective in treating the disease.
Jacob placed the [control group|target] under a strong light for 20 hours each day.
Rolf tested his hypothesis|Hyp in Vienna in 1973.
Johann's [experiment|target] proved the new drug was effective in treating the disease.
Jacob placed the [control group|target] under a strong light for 20 hours each day.
Rolf tested his hypothesis|Hyp in Vienna in 1973.
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- Entry
- frm_experimentation
- Namespace
- Eventive.Agentive
- FrameNet version
- Experimentation (fn_1.7_2023)
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- Experimentation
Core Frame Elements (9)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
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| Control_group |
The group of entities in the Experiment which have not been treated and are compared to the Treatment_group or Treated_individual.
The [control|Control_group] in George's experiment consisted of 17 mice. |
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| Control_group_member |
An individual entity of the Experiment which is left untreated and then compared with the Treatment_group or the Treated_individual.
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| Experiment |
The test or Experiment conducted by the Experimenter using a Control_group and a Treatment_group.
Jeff's [experiment|target]showed the drug to be harmful to human health. |
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| Experimenter |
The Experimenter is the individual conducting the Experiment.
Justin's experiment turned out to be rather successful. The professor performed an interesting experiment for the class. |
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sentient
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| Hypothesis |
The Hypothesis is a conjecture as to the result of an Experiment. The Experiment takes place in order to prove the Hypothesis as correct or incorrect.
Katrina tested her hypothesis|Hyp yesterday afternoon. |
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| Subjects |
In this frame Control_group and Treatment_group can be combined and expressed as Subjects. This FE can also be used for a generic individual on whom the Experiment is being conducted (see second example).
They were hoping to conduct an experiment on the albino rats. The [subject|target] was asked to respond as quickly as possible to the stimuli in front of him. |
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| Topic |
The Topic is the subject that the Experiment is studying.
Jimmy conducted an experiment on tropical plants in non-tropical environments. |
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| Treated_individual |
An individual subject that receives treatment and is then compared to the Control_group or Controlled_individual.
One rat's treatment caused it to outlive the rats of the control group. |
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| Treatment_group |
A group of subjects that receive Treatment and are compared to the Control_group or Controlled_individuals|Controlled_individual.
The experiment's rats who received a dose of the drug every hour did not live to see the next day. DNI |
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FE Core Set(s) and Excludes
CoreSet
Control_group
Subjects
Topic
Treatment_group
Excludes
Control_group
Control_group_member
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Treated_individual
Treatment_group
Peripheral Frame Elements (7)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
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| Descriptor |
A Descriptor identifies a characteristic or description of the Experiment or the Subjects not captured by any other frame element.
Mica's clever study was conducted in 2011. |
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| Duration |
The amount of time the Experiment lasts.
The six week long study was published in a prominent scientific journal. |
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| Instrument |
A tool used in conducting the Experiment. Usually expressed by a with-PP.
Silke experimented with chemical insecticides|Inst. |
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| Phenomenon |
A property that belongs to either the Control_group or the Treatment_group. Usually expressed by a PP.
The control for the problem of imprecise sensing|Phen is currently being monitored. |
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| Place |
The Place in which the Experiment is conducted.
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| Result |
The Result depicts the outcome of the Experiment.
The experiment proves the new drug is effective treating the disease. |
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| Time |
The Time at which the Experimenter conducts the Experiment.
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Frame-Frame Relations (1)
Using
Lexical Units (9)
| LU | Type | Definition |
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| control group.n | — | FN: a group of subjects in an experiment which are left untreated and are then compared with treated subjects in order to validate or invalidate a hypothesis |
| control.n | — | FN: a subject or group of subjects in an experiment which are left untreated and are then compared with treated subjects in order to validate or invalidate a hypothesis |
| experiment.n | — | FN: a test under controlled conditions conducted in order to prove or disprove a hypothesis |
| experiment.v | — | FN: to determine whether a hypothesis is correct by conducting a test or experiment |
| hypothesis.n | — | FN: a conjecture which explains a phenomenon and can be tested by experimentation |
| study.n | — | FN: an experiment conducted under controlled conditions in order to prove or disprove a hypothesis |
| subject.n | — | FN: an individual who is being studied in an experiment |
| test.v | — | FN: to conduct an experiment in order to prove a hypothesis right or wrong |
| treatment.n | — | FN: the applying of a substance or a process in a scientific experiment to an individual or group of individuals |
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