empirical observation

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• through empirical observation — adverb in an empirical manner this can be empirically tested • Syn: ↑empirically, ↑by trial and error • Ant: ↑theoretically (for: ↑empirically) …   Useful english dictionary

• Empirical probability — Empirical probability, also known as relative frequency, or experimental probability, is the ratio of the number favourable outcomes to the total number of trials [ [http://www.answers.com/topic/empirical probability statistics Empirical… …   Wikipedia

• Empirical method — is generally taken to mean the collection of data on which to base a theory or derive a conclusion in science. It is part of the scientific method, but is often mistakenly assumed to be synonymous with the experimental method.The empirical method …   Wikipedia

• Empirical research — is any research that bases its findings on direct or indirect observation as its test of reality. Such research may also be conducted according to hypothetico deductive procedures, such as those developed from the work of R. A. Fisher. The… …   Wikipedia

• Empirical modelling — refers to any kind of (computer) modelling based on empirical observations rather than on mathematically describable relationsships of the system modelled. EMEmpirical Modelling (EM), spelt with capitals to denote a particular approach and to… …   Wikipedia

• empirical — [em pir′i kəl] adj. [ EMPIRIC + AL] 1. relying or based solely on experiment and observation rather than theory [the empirical method] 2. relying or based on practical experience without reference to scientific principles [an empirical remedy]… …   English World dictionary

• Empirical treatment — is a medical treatment not derived from the scientific method, but derived from observation, survey or common use.In the medical profession, the term is also used when treatment is started before a diagnosis is confirmed (example: antibiotics)… …   Wikipedia

• empirical — I adjective analytical, based on evidence of the senses, based on observation, derived from experience, diagnostic, guided by experiment, provisional II index probative Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …   Law dictionary

• empirical — (also empiric) ► ADJECTIVE ▪ based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic. DERIVATIVES empirically adverb. ORIGIN Greek empeirikos, from empeiria experience …   English terms dictionary

• Empirical — A central concept in science and the scientific method is that all evidence must be empirical, or empirically based, that is, dependent on evidence or consequences that are observable by the senses. Empirical data are data that are produced by… …   Wikipedia

• Empirical — Based on experience and observation, rather than systematic logic. Experienced physicians often use empirical reasoning to make diagnoses, based on having seen many cases over the years. Less experienced physicians are more likely to use… …   Medical dictionary