2007-03-10 00:45:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Relying on or derived from observation or experiment: empirical results that supported the hypothesis.
2007-03-10 00:49:22 · answer #1 · answered by Lala 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Main Entry: em·pir·i·cal
Pronunciation: -i-k&l
Variant(s): also em·pir·ic /-ik/
Function: adjective
1 : originating in or based on observation or experience
2 : relying on experience or observation alone often without due regard for system and theory
3 : capable of being verified or disproved by observation or experiment
4 : of or relating to empiricism
- em·pir·i·cal·ly /-i-k(&-)lE/ adverb
2007-03-10 09:09:15 · answer #2 · answered by starcadet2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Empirical is an adjective: based mainly on practical experience or on experiment an not on theory [empirical knowledge].
2007-03-10 11:39:01 · answer #3 · answered by mofinesse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scientifically
2007-03-10 08:55:14 · answer #4 · answered by menchelo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. derived from or guided by experience or experiment.
2. depending upon experience or observation alone, without using scientific method or theory, esp. as in medicine.
3. provable or verifiable by experience or experiment.
2007-03-10 08:52:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is said of data that is directly observed or measured. For example, when you do your own research you'd go out and take measurements; that would be your empirical data.
2007-03-10 08:57:55 · answer #6 · answered by maxnull 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That there is evidence that has been gathered through testing, there is actual proof of whatever because a test has been carried out which substantiates it.
2007-03-10 08:49:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its a lost roman term for a sea urchin.
2007-03-10 08:54:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
originating in or based on observation or experience
2007-03-10 08:48:58 · answer #9 · answered by catfish 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋