Distinction between experiment and theory

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Experimental methods are essential for confirming theories by measuring quantities and assessing potential errors. In some cases, experiments may involve measuring a different quantity that relates to the desired one through another theory. The discussion raises concerns about the safety of using these secondary theories to justify new theories and whether conflicts can arise between them. The relationship between the two theories must be carefully evaluated to avoid inconsistencies. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for the integrity of scientific inquiry.
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As you know we use the experimental methods to confirm our theories. so we measure some quantities to have a sense about the errors may occure. In some of these experiments we do not measure the considered quantity but another quantity that later relates to the desired one with ANOTHER THEORY.
I just want to know what makes it safe too use the other theories to justify the new one. Can there arise a confliction between these two theories?
I hope I could explain the problem!
Thanks in advance
Somy :smile:
 
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