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   empirical
   relying on experiment 
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   Empirical
   Real world evidence. Empirical studies are undertaken to try to prove theories and assertions.
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   empirical
   the adjective 'empirical' means 'based upon experience'. In philosophy the term empiricism refers to the theory that all concepts are derived from experience and that all statements which express knowledge must ultimately derive their justification from experience; those who hold that view are referred to as empiricists -
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   empirical
   [adj] - derived from experiment and observation rather than theory
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   Empirical
   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 diagnostic guides and manuals. In practice, both approaches (if properly applied) will usually come u ...
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   Empirical
   in many cases, the distribution of data is approximately symmetrical and mound shaped. In these cases, the empirical rule states that about 68 % of values will be within 1 standard deviation of the mean, about 95 % of values will be within 2 standard deviations of the mean; and all most all of the values will be within 3 standard deviations of the mean Category: Statistics • model wher...
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   empirical
   1. Pertaining to, or founded upon, experiment or experience; depending upon the observation of phenomena; versed in experiments. 'In philosophical language, the term empirical means simply what belongs to or is the product of experience or observation.' (Sir W. Hamilton) 'The village carpenter . . . Lays out his work by empirical rules learnt in hi ...
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   empirical
   empiric adjective derived from experiment and observation rather than theory; `an empirical basis for an ethical theory`; `empirical laws`; `empirical data`; `an empirical treatment of a disease about which little is known`
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   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 is data that is produced by experiment or observation. It is usually differentiated from the philosophic usage of empiricism by the use of the adjective `empirical` or the adverb `empirically.` `Empirical` as an adjective or adverb ...
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    empirical
    (em-pir´ĭ-kәl) based on experience; determined from experimental data, as opposed to theoretical.
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    Empirical
    • (a.) Depending upon experience or observation alone, without due regard to science and theory; -- said especially of medical practice, remedies, etc.; wanting in science and deep insight; as, empiric skill, remedies. • (a.) Pertaining to, or founded upon, experiment or experience; depending upon the observation of phenomena; versed in e...
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    Empirical
    Conclusion based on observation rather than assumption. Empirical conclusions are done as a result of testing a hypothesis. Discover What It’s Like to Live Easy With EquiTrend
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    empirical
    Based on actual data. You might believe that 50% of the population is male and 50% female, but empirical data for nearly all countries shows that the balance is closed to 49% men and 51% women. The opposite of empirical is theoretical.…
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    empirical
    Political analysis based on factual and observable data in contrast to thoughts or ideas.
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    empirical
    one of Kant's four main perspectives, aiming to establish a kind of knowledge which is both synthetic and a posteriori. Most of the knowledge we gain through ordinary experience, or through science, is empirical. 'This table is brown' is a typical empirical statement. (Cf. transcendental).
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    Empirical
    (Gr. empeirikos, experienced) Relating to experience. Having reference to actual facts. (a) In epistemology: pertaining to knowledge gained a posteriori. (b) In scientific method: that part of the method of science in which the reference to actuality allows an hypothesis to be erected into a law or general principle. Opposite of normative. -- J.K....
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