Empiricist
Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɪrəsəst/
Empiricist (noun)
- A person who believes knowledge should come mainly from observation and experiment, not only from ideas or tradition.
- 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.