Empirical Knowledge

Empirical Knowledge

1. Observation

   • In this phase, an idea is created from a hypothesis
     • Example
       • Food makes people happier

2. Induction

   • A general conclusion is made based on what has been observed, questions are asked, and a experiment has to be made to support the hypothesis
     • Example
       • When people eat, they are more relaxed than they were. All the food makes people happier, or only their favorite one?

3. Deduction

   • The researcher tries to deduce a conclusion with the results of the expirement, this has to be based on logic and rationality
     • Example
       • People are more likely to be happier or more relaxed eating their favorite food

4. Testing

   • The researcher must test his hypothesis to gain support
     • Example
       • People can be asked if they are happier or more relaxed eating their favorite food

5. Evaluation

   • The researcher shares the data he has collected, the support argument and his conclusion, also states the limitations for the experiment and his hypothesis
     • Example
       • We can talk with someone the results that we have, so he can try it, and watch other results with other people