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| − | '''Empirical science''' is based on the [[scientific method]] that requires from the scientist to test a theory based on observed or predicted facts. The scientist must formulate a theory or a hypothesis based on what has been observed, then design a test by which the theory may be verified as valid or not.<ref>{{cite web | + | '''Empirical science''' is based on the [[scientific method]] that requires from the scientist to test a [[theory]] based on observed or predicted facts. The scientist must formulate a theory or a [[hypothesis]] based on what has been observed, then design a test by which the theory may be verified as valid or not.<ref>{{cite web |
|url=http://www.icr.org/scientific-method/ | |url=http://www.icr.org/scientific-method/ | ||
|title=Empirical Science Is Observable | |title=Empirical Science Is Observable | ||
|publisher=the Institute for Creation Research | |publisher=the Institute for Creation Research | ||
| − | |access date=16/2/2012}}</ref> Knowledge and data acquired in empirical science is based entirely on experience and repeatable observations. Modern science has empiricism as its philosophical foundation. | + | |access date=16/2/2012}}</ref> Knowledge and data acquired in empirical science is based entirely on experience and repeatable observations. Modern science has [[empiricism]] as its philosophical foundation. |
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Revision as of 22:15, March 5, 2012
Empirical science is based on the scientific method that requires from the scientist to test a theory based on observed or predicted facts. The scientist must formulate a theory or a hypothesis based on what has been observed, then design a test by which the theory may be verified as valid or not.[1] Knowledge and data acquired in empirical science is based entirely on experience and repeatable observations. Modern science has empiricism as its philosophical foundation.
See also
References
- ↑ Empirical Science Is Observable. the Institute for Creation Research.