empirical data
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The writer pointed to the standard empirical data points – consumer confidence, morale, the usuals – but eventually landed on the basic plausible theory that chasing down conspiracies is just plain fun.
From Salon ● Oct. 13, 2025
Simple, and yet, it has not yet been prioritized for many reasons including the fact that researchers had not provided empirical data to support making the Thrive 5 a public health priority.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 18, 2024
“There's empirical data about river warming pretty much worldwide,” he said.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 30, 2023
“I’m old enough to remember the ’80s and ’90s and the war on drugs and empirical data and evidence has shown that this doesn’t work,” they said.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 17, 2023
I find no literature or empirical data directed to a middle schooler.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
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