Which of the following activities demonstrates empiricism?
A)observing and counting people who use cell phones while walking through a park
B)reflecting on the reasons why people use technology in the ways that they do
C)reading expert opinions about appropriate technology use
D)relying on common sense to make personal choices about cell phone use while walking

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Empiricism involves gathering information or evidence through observation or experimentation. Observing and counting people who use cell phones while walking through a park is an example of gathering empirical data. Reflecting, reading expert opinions, and relying on common sense do not necessarily involve gathering empirical data.

Which of the Following Activities Demonstrates Empiricism