empirical

adj

1. derived from experiment and observation rather than theory

e.g. an empirical basis for an ethical theory
empirical laws
empirical data
an empirical treatment of a disease about which little is known

Synonym: empiric

2. relying on medical quackery

e.g. empiric treatment

Synonym: empiric

1. 经验主义的;以经验为依据的
Empirical evidence or study relies on practical experience rather than theories.

e.g. There is no empirical evidence to support his thesis.
他的论文缺乏实验证据的支持。

1. 以经验为根据的：因而,以往的研究中所采用的实地调查方法、解剖麻雀的方法、较为简单的统计分析方法、蹲点实验等方法应当属于客观的以实践为基础的或称之为以经验为根据的(empirical)方法,也可认为是实证研究方法.