Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
empirical-question
noun
/ɛmˈpɪrɪkəl ˈkwɛsʧən/
Definition
An empirical question is a query that can be answered through observation, experimentation, or experience, rather than through theory or opinion.
Examples
- Is there empirical evidence to support this hypothesis?
- The researchers were focused on empirical questions that could be tested through experiments.
- Addressing empirical questions can help validate theoretical models.
Meaning
It refers to questions which are grounded in observable evidence and require investigation to determine the truth.
Synonyms
- observational query
- investigative question
- testable question
