what is the opposite to empirical evidence [Solved]

experimental duh

Empirical evidence is a provable fact that shows unquestionable results. It is the observable proof that knowledge was gained by data, rather than hypothesis, or conjecture.
Antonyms of empirical are..hypothetical, impractical, speculative, theoretical, unobserved.

theoretical is the opposite

The other e word that you are thinking of might be epistemology

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Answer 7

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what is the opposite to empirical evidence
Im pretty sure it starts with an e also. So there is verifiable evidence (empirical) and anecdotal evidence But what do you call this anecdotal evidence Thanks!

Answer 7

Source(s): http://www.oenb.at/dictionary/
http://www.mercksource.com/
http://www.encyclo.co.uk/

Theoretical: When knowledge is described as theoretical, its based on a theory, but when knowledge is based on actual data, its known as empirical.

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The other e word that you are thinking of might be epistemology

Source(s): http://www.oenb.at/dictionary/
http://www.mercksource.com/
http://www.encyclo.co.uk/

Hearsay

Epistemology: refers to the philosophical theory of knowledge, consisting of attempts to answer questions about how we can know what we know, and whether this knowledge is reliable or not. Debates about the adequacy of empiricism, for example, are epistemological debates.

experimental duh

You just gave me the word I was looking for: Anecdotal! I experience aphasia several times a day, and it drives me absolutely batty! Thank you.

Hearsay

theoretical is the opposite

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