What does the term 'empirical' signify in scientific discourse?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Verifiable by observation or experience rather than pure theoretical deduction
- Step 1: Examine scientific methodology: Empirical evidence is collected through experiment and measurement.
- Step 2: Define 'empirical': Originating in or based on observation or experience.
- Step 3: Select the matching definition.
Answer
Verifiable by observation or experience rather than pure theoretical deduction.
Why not the others: 'theological dogmas', 'imaginative speculation', and 'political orders' are non-empirical sources of belief.
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