Empiricism

usgb/ɪmˈpɪrɪsɪzəm/
noun

A method of learning things which involves only information that comes from experience or observation.

In science, empiricism is valued because it relies on tested and verified observations.
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  • scientific empiricism
  • empirical research

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Experience Based

Empiricism focuses on knowledge from direct experience rather than theories or beliefs.

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His empiricism led him to disregard untested assumptions.
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Scientific Approach

In science, empiricism is important because it requires evidence gathered through experiments.

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The study's findings are rooted in empirical observation.
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Not Speculative

Empiricism avoids speculation and bases conclusions on observable phenomena.

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Their empiricism meant they didn't trust the unobserved results.
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