Empirical statements
, which are often used in math, the sciences and philosophy, are those based on facts. Empirical statements are the opposite of conceptual, or theoretical, statements, which are not proven or disproved.
Definition
An empirical statement is one based on examination and factual data, according to The Mathematics Dictionary.
Synonyms
Empirical statements are sometimes referred to as synthetic statements, according to Edward G. Rozycki, an educational consultant and retired education professor.
Considerations
Empirical statements include empirical evidence. Empirical evidence is gathered through observations and can be proven or disproved.
Example
If a student finished four out of five assignments and stated, "I only completed four-fifths of my work," she has made an empirical statement. If she only finished four out of five assignments and stated, "I finished four assignments, but the fifth was too hard," she has made a conceptual statement.
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