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in a way that is based on observation, experience, or practical evidence rather than just theoretical ideas
- The conclusion was drawn empirically from the data collected during the field study.
- The psychologist sought to understand behavior empirically by observing and analyzing real-life situations.
- Empirically, the scientist tested the hypothesis through experiments and direct observations.
- The effectiveness of the teaching method was assessed empirically by evaluating student performance.
- The economic model was validated empirically by analyzing historical market trends.
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