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Empirical Knowledge
Empirical knowledge is grounded in objective, tangible evidence that can be consistently observed and verified across multiple instances, regardless of the observer. Relying on such observable evidence to support claims is the hallmark of scientific research, distinguishing it from non-scientific methods of understanding behavior, such as intuition or personal experience.
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