preexperimental
adjective
pre·ex·per·i·men·tal
ˌprē-ik-ˌsper-ə-ˈmen-tᵊl 
also -ˌspir-
variants
or pre-experimental
or less commonly preexperiment
ˌprē-ik-ˈsper-ə-mənt
or pre-experiment
also -ˈspir-
1
: existing or occurring before an experiment
a preexperimental questionnaire
2
: of or relating to a simple study or plan for research that typically lacks randomization and inclusion of a control group
pre-experimental research design
Dictionary Entries Near preexperimental
Cite this Entry
“Preexperimental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preexperimental. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share