Empirical evidence
Empirical Evidence
Empirical evidence (pronunciation: /ɛmˈpɪrɪkəl ˈɛvɪdəns/) is the information received by means of the senses, particularly by observation and documentation of patterns and behavior through experimentation. The term comes from the Greek word for experience, 'εμπειρία' (empeiría).
Etymology
The term empirical in empirical evidence originates from the Greek word 'εμπειρία' (empeiría), which means experience. In the 16th century, this term was used to refer to medical knowledge gained by observation rather than deduction.
Related Terms
- Observation: The active acquisition of information from a primary source.
- Experiment: A procedure carried out to support, refute, or validate a hypothesis.
- Scientific Method: A method of procedure that has characterized natural science since the 17th century.
- Data: Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.
- Hypothesis: A proposed explanation for a phenomenon.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Empirical evidence
- Wikipedia's article - Empirical evidence
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