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Role of Empiricism in Science
Despite its potential for error, empiricism is at the heart of the scientific method. Scientific inquiry fundamentally relies on making observations to gather data, demonstrating that experiential and observable evidence is essential for scientific understanding.
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Research Methods in Psychology - 4th American Edition @ KPU
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