The two methods scientists
use to obtain empirical or evidential data is through:
1. Experimentation.
This will majorly utilized in the various fields of science, hence this uses
the variables of determining the independent and dependent variables –causation
and effect of one or two variables to one another and vice versa. This is
widely done in laboratories but natural observations is also one condition.
2. Descriptive. This is one method of gathering data by
using tests, interview and assessment, also to correlate the study. Moreover,
this is the methods which is widely used in social sciences. Note that
questionnaires aren’t the only methods in gathering data as mentioned by the
above respondent, many authors would argue and support this claim.
