empirical test

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a test or experiment to see if a theory is correct

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  • The scientist designed an empirical test to validate her hypothesis.
  • The theory of relativity has withstood every empirical test it has been subjected to.
  • Our research provides the first empirical test of this economic model.
  • Without a clear hypothesis, it is impossible to conduct a meaningful empirical test.
  • A series of empirical tests were conducted to measure the drug's effectiveness.
  • Developing a rigorous empirical test requires careful planning and control of variables.
  • Some philosophical claims are not subject to any form of empirical test.
  • The results from the empirical test strongly supported our initial predictions.
  • The team will perform an empirical test once the prototype is complete.
  • Before we accept the new theory, it must pass a robust empirical test.