Notes on designing an experiment
Methods
This is where you describe exactly how you apply the treatments to the experimental units, and what you do from then on until all measurements have been taken. There should be sufficient detail for other scientists to replicate your work.
protocol
purpose
treatments
experimental units
method
observational units
measurements
design
justification
randomization
plan
analysis
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