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    The empirical method involves observing phenomena to gather data, formulating a hypothesis to explain the observations, experimentally testing the hypothesis, and independently verifying the results. It uses deductive reasoning and instruments to collect information, proposes tentative answers to research questions, and demands precision in experimentation to review and potentially verify or falsify theories based on consistency with known facts.

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    THE EMPIRICAL METHOD – D Schneider -

    1. OBSERVATION a. Collection and / or gathering of


    relevant information /data over a
    period of time
    b. Deductive reasoning -> if…then
    c. Help of instruments, e.g. microscope,
    telescope
    2. HYPOTHESIS Provisional answer (tentative view) to a
    question, e.g. how old is the universe?
    At this stage ‘open to review’
    3. EXPERIMENT a. Research
    b. Testing a hypothesis, demanding
    precision, standardisation control, etc.
    4. DEDUCTION a. Review / modify / develop / discard
    the theory
    b. Two possible outcomes in the light of
    consistency, 'known' facts', i.e.
    verification (see 5.) or falsification
    (hypothesis needs to be reviewed if
    experimental evidence contradicts
    theory)
    5. INDEPENDENT a. Peer evaluation -> other scientists will
    VERIFICATION repeat experiments
    b. Consensus / confirmation from the
    wider scientific community

    Mnemonic:
    Only Horses Eat Dead Vermin For Interest

    DON’T BE AFRAID TO DISCUSS THIS FURTHER WITH ‘EXPERTS’ ! ! !

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