Significance of Empirical evidence
Empirical evidence, across various disciplines, refers to information acquired through observation or experimentation. It supports or refutes hypotheses and informs decision-making. This evidence validates practices, reveals relationships between variables, and inspires policy changes. It's crucial in Ayurveda, Jyotisha, Vedanta, Psychiatry, Health Sciences, Religion, and Environmental Sciences. Empirical evidence is key to scientific consensus and understanding complex phenomena, guiding sustainable practices and contributing to theoretical frameworks.
Synonyms: Observational data, Experimental data, Practical evidence, Experiential evidence, Experimental evidence, Real-world data, Sensory evidence
In Dutch: Empirisch bewijs; In Finnish: Empiirinen todiste; In Spanish: Evidencia empírica
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Hindu concept of 'Empirical evidence'
In Hinduism, empirical evidence involves observation or experimentation. It validates traditional knowledge, like Vaasa's properties, Tajika predictions, yoga's mental health benefits, Marma stimulation, and the impact of yoga on decision-making.
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) Data collected to contribute to the growing body of literature on the holistic management of varicose veins through Yogic and Ayurvedic principles.[1] (2) This is the data or information obtained through observation or experimentation, used to support or refine traditional knowledge about Vaasa's properties.[2]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) This is something that validates Marma stimulation, explaining the therapeutic mechanisms to highlight the transformative potential of it, and redefining beauty treatments.[3] (2) This refers to evidence that is obtained through observation or experimentation, and the study utilizes this to establish yoga as an important part of mental health care, highlighting its benefits.[4] (3) This is the information gathered through observation or experimentation, which supports the potential benefits of yoga on decision-making processes, and is a key aspect of the research.[5]
From: Prashna Upanishad with Shankara’s Commentary
(1) Information that is acquired by observation or experimentation.[6]
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) Another strategy in apologetics claims Tajika is a valid topic of study because its predictions come true, rendering its origins irrelevant.[7]
The concept of Empirical evidence in scientific sources
Empirical evidence, derived from observation and experimentation, supports or refutes hypotheses across diverse fields like environmental leadership, finance, and healthcare, guiding policies and practices.
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) This refers to observable and verifiable data that demonstrates the occurrence of dramatic changes in cities, which is currently lacking for sustainable urban transformations.[8] (2) This is data-driven proof or findings derived from observation and analysis, used in this study to demonstrate financial additionality.[9] (3) Empirical evidence is crucial for understanding whether economic growth genuinely improves the human lot and happiness.[10]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Empirical evidence consists of data and observations collected through research, which this study provided to support the proposed relationships between exercise, hope, and mental health.[11] (2) Empirical evidence is information gathered through observation and experimentation, which this study provides regarding the psychological effects of lockdown measures.[12] (3) Empirical evidence from Taiwan was used to identify geographical variations in poverty-obesity relationships, providing concrete data for analysis.[13]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) A large national representative sample was used to provide this related to determinants of anemia among children in Namibia.[14] (2) It discusses coping with out-of-pocket health payments from 15 African countries.[15] (3) Data and findings from studies that provide support for health policy reform and changes in healthcare funding.[16]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Based on the sample size used, there is no this that could suggest possible involvement of these three RP genes in the tumourigenesis of NPC.[17] (2) This refers to evidence that is being used in the cognitive behavioral therapy for the COVID-19.[18] (3) This describes findings based on observation or experimentation, which can be used to support the effectiveness of a program or intervention in addressing a particular issue.[19]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Information gathered through observation or experimentation, supporting the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders.[20]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) Information obtained through observation and experimentation, which is used to support findings about the challenges faced by those with epilepsy.[21] (2) This refers to evidence based on observation or experiment, and the view from HCWs is supported by this evidence from a related epidemiological study, linking advanced HIV infection to death.[22] (3) This refers to the data and findings of the study, which aimed to provide evidence on the effectiveness of educational interventions on mothers' knowledge of chlorhexidine gel.[23]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) This is information that is gathered through observation or experimentation, used to identify the intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors of patellar tendinopathy.[24] (2) The text states that in order to implement the pioneering findings of this study, the following recommendations are proposed in light of the empirical evidence and literature review.[25]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Information and data gathered through observation and experimentation, used to support or refute scientific theories and hypotheses.[26] (2) The absence of empirical evidence for transference phenomena and collective delusion hypotheses is highlighted, weakening these alternative explanations for the resurrection appearances.[27] (3) Empirical evidence from studies on jihadism in Spain provides rigorous data for understanding radicalization processes.[28]
From: Religious Inquiries (Journal)
(1) Psychology is based on this and generally falls into the category of meta-science, as stated in the text.[29] (2) Empirical evidence is the only evidence for science, according to empiricism, which is one of the two main elements of naturalism.[30]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) This refers to the verifiable proof that can be used to support policy shifts.[31] (2) Disorders were included on the basis of sufficient documented of an agreement among practitioners that a distinct disorder could be recognized, representing a broad range of opinions and suggesting general agreement.[32] (3) This is the evidence that exists on different interventions that have been used for serodiscordant couples.[33]