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Empirical means based on measurements, observations or scientific experiments.

For example:

If you want me to believe that what you say about global warming is true, you will have to show me some empirical evidence.

scientific experiments.

objective observations.

reliable measurements.

one person's opinion.

Which answers best complete this sentence? Choose the 3 correct answers.

Empirical means based on... 

Response:

objective observations.

one person's opinion.

reliable measurements.

scientific experiments.
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The examples below illustrate the meaning of empirical.

an experiment which compares the achievements of 3rd grade pupils in 16 schools

results of research on what makes plants grow faster

a theoretical approach to solving a problem

a study which measures how 1200 sick people respond to a new medicine

Which answers below are sources of empirical evidence? Choose the 3 correct answers.

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a study which measures how 1200 sick people respond to a new medicine

results of research on what makes plants grow faster

a theoretical approach to solving a problem

an experiment which compares the achievements of 3rd grade pupils in 16 schools
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conduct a scientific experiment to examine something.

make observations and draw conclusions.

measure the results of different tests.

review different theories about a subject.

Which answer best completes the sentence below? Choose the 3 correct answers. 

In order to make a decision on the basis of empirical evidence, you...

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conduct a scientific experiment to examine something.

measure the results of different tests.

make observations and draw conclusions.

review different theories about a subject.
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Empirical data from only one researcher are usually not enough to validate a theory.
In order to validate a theory, we need empirical data from different researchers.

The paragraph below describes the work of Jean Piaget, who was an important exception to this rule.

Read this paragraph and answer the question below.

False. Empirical validation of a theory requires empirical evidence from a number of similar studies, conducted by different researchers.

True. Empirical evidence means the same as proof of a theory.

The Role of Empirical Data

Jean Piaget (1896-1980) was a psychologist who formulated many new theories about child development. In order to test his theories, Piaget spent many years carefully collecting empirical data by observing and studying how children think and perceive the world around them. These empirical findings helped Piaget to convince others that his theories were correct. However, today empirical data from only one researcher are usually not enough to show that a theory is correct: Different researchers would have to conduct many similar studies and get similar results before we can say that consistent empirical data validate a theory.

Is the following statement true or false? According to the paragraph, empirical data collected by one researcher would be enough to prove that his theory is correct. Choose correct answer.

Response:

False. Empirical validation of a theory requires empirical evidence from a number of similar studies, conducted by different researchers.

True. Empirical evidence means the same as proof of a theory.