Experimental Method Within Systems Methodology: The Case for and Against

The experimental method dominates still most of mainstream science. Even with its general limitations, there can be some competent interface with systems methodology. This interface is described and applied to the human sciences. Some conditions in which both experimental and systems inquiry are compatible are contrasted with those in which they are antagonistic, even counterproductive. Control and complexity are thought to be two key consideratiions in deciding whether experimental method is to be included within or excluded from a systems methodology. Selective examples,  particularly from human activity systems, serve to reinforce the case for and against the use of experimental method within systems methodology.

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