Empirical Study Definition
The APA defines an empirical study as a "Study based on facts, systematic observation, or experiment, rather than theory or general philosophical principle." An empirical research article reports on the results of research that uses data collected from observation or experiment. Empirical research articles are primary research articles.
An empirical study will include:
- an abstract
- an introduction
- a method section
- a result section
- a discussion/conclusion section
- a list of references
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