Which of the following is an example of empirical research?
A) determining whether Cupid causes people to fall in love
B) measuring how quickly the Sandman causes children to fall asleep
C) investigating whether the Easter Bunny is more likely to leave pink or blue eggs
D) assessing whether water consumption leads to clearer skin

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Empirical research involves gathering data through observation or experimentation. Option D involves measuring the effect of a specific variable (water consumption) on a measurable outcome (skin clarity), making it an example of empirical research. Options A, B, and C involve supernatural or mythical elements that cannot be studied through traditional scientific methods, making them inappropriate examples of empirical research.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Empirical Research