+**Empirical observation** is the direct gathering of [Data](/wiki/data) through sensory experience. It forms the foundation of [Science](/wiki/science), allowing us to understand the natural world and test hypotheses directly. This process grounds abstract thought in the tangible.
+## See also
+- [Experiment](/wiki/experiment)
+- [Perception](/wiki/perception)
+- [Evidence](/wiki/evidence)
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