Empiricist

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɪrəsəst/

Empiricist (noun)

  1. A person who believes knowledge should come mainly from observation and experiment, not only from ideas or tradition.
  2. In research, someone who focuses on collecting data and testing claims using measurable results.

Examples

  • A empiricist trusts evidence before accepting a claim.
  • The empiricist checks facts first, then forms an opinion.