AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A source of knowledge obtained by observation or experimentation ____
A
empirical evidence
B
scientific method
C
correlation
D
engineering design process
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Empirical evidence is the information obtained through observation and documentation of certain behavior and patterns or through an experiment. Empirical evidence is a quintessential part of the scientific method of research that is applicable in many disciplines.

Detailed explanation-2: -Empirical knowledge (a posteriori) empirical evidence, also known as sense experience, is the knowledge or source of knowledge acquired by means of the senses, particularly by observation and experimentation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Science knowledge is based on empirical evidence. Science disciplines share common rules of evidence used to evaluate explanations about natural systems. Science includes the process of coordinating patterns of evidence with current theory.

Detailed explanation-4: -Empirical research: Origin It is derived from the greek word empeirikos which means “experienced”. In today’s world, the word empirical refers to collection of data using evidence that is collected through observation or experience or by using calibrated scientific instruments.

Detailed explanation-5: -Empirical data is classified into quantitative, qualitative, or a combination of both. Empirical data are considered reliable. But, at the same time, this reliability is tarnished by errors. To track errors, researchers document every step of data collection.

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