A synthesis reaction or direct combination reaction is one of the most common types of chemical reactions. In a synthesis reaction two or more chemical species combine to form a more complex product.
A design review is a milestone within a product development process whereby a design is evaluated against its requirements in order to verify the outcomes of previous activities and identify issues before committing to-and if need to be re-prioritise-further work.
True experimental design is an integral part of science, usually acting as a final test of a hypothesis. Whilst they can be cumbersome and expensive to set up, literature reviews, qualitative research and descriptive research can serve as a good precursor to generate a testable hypothesis, saving time and money.