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empirical

adjective/ɪmˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl/

based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic

The researchers conducted an empirical study to gather data on how patients respond to the new medication.

observationalexperientialpractical
word origin — from Greek 'empirikos', meaning 'experienced' or 'practitioner', derived from 'empeiria', meaning 'experience'