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Is empirical study the only way to validate information?

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1. So, is empirical study the only way to validate information?

No, it is not the only way to validate information.

For example, although empirical studies e.g., quantitative methods (see http://appliedresearch.cancer.gov/tools/paq/validation.html) are one way to validate information, qualitative data (case studies and focus ...

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