What does the term 'empirical' signify when applied to scientific research?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Derived from verifiable observation, experiment, or experience
- Step 1: Analyze scientific methodology: Empirical research contrasts with purely deductive or philosophical speculation.
- Step 2: Define 'empirical': Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
- Step 3: Select 'Derived from verifiable observation, experiment, or experience'.
Answer
Derived from verifiable observation, experiment, or experience.
Why not the others: 'speculation and intuition' describes conjecture; 'ancient texts' describes historical hermeneutics; 'political decree' describes authoritarian dogma.
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