Empirical Testing - Explained
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What is Empirical Testing?
Empirical testing is a research method that employs direct and indirect observation and experience. These observations are recorded and analyzed using quantitative methods.
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What is the Empirical Cycle?
The empirical cycle includes the following elements:
- Observation: Observation is the process of identifying the problem and its causes.
- Induction: The idea or hypothesis is developed on the basis of observation.
- Deduction: Deduction is the process to formulate experiments to check the hypothesis
- Testing: Testing is the technique used to check the hypotheses and data related to hypothesis.
- Evaluation: In this stage, results are interpreted explanations are presented.
How Does Scientific Research Relate to Empirical Research
The empirical method allows a scientific researcher to verify the results of research with the help of statistical tools.
Empirical scientific research generally proceeds as follows:
- A researcher uses a particular theory relating to a subject of research and develops hypotheses upon that theory.
- Then the researcher derives many predictions from the hypothesis or research question.
- Those predictions can then be examined with a suitable test. Empirical evidence (the record of one's direct observations or reports) can be analyzed quantitatively or qualitatively.
- The hypothesis will be accepted or rejected based upon the results of hypothesis or research question.
Common statistical tools include: regression, risk coefficient, t-test, chi square, and different forms of ANOVA (analyses of variance).