Phenomenology (science)
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The term '''phenomenology''' in [[science]] is used to describe a body of knowledge which relates [[experiment|empirical observations]] of [[phenomenon|phenomena]] to each other, in a way which is ''consistent'' with fundamental [[theory]], but is not directly derived from theory. For example, we find the following definition in the ''Concise Dictionary of Physics'': | The term '''phenomenology''' in [[science]] is used to describe a body of knowledge which relates [[experiment|empirical observations]] of [[phenomenon|phenomena]] to each other, in a way which is ''consistent'' with fundamental [[theory]], but is not directly derived from theory. For example, we find the following definition in the ''Concise Dictionary of Physics'': | ||
- | {{Quotation|'''Phenomenological Theory'''. A theory which expresses mathematically the results of observed phenomena without paying detailed attention to their fundamental significance.'' | + | |
+ | :'''Phenomenological Theory'''. A theory which expresses mathematically the results of observed phenomena without paying detailed attention to their fundamental significance.'' | ||
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The term phenomenology in science is used to describe a body of knowledge which relates empirical observations of phenomena to each other, in a way which is consistent with fundamental theory, but is not directly derived from theory. For example, we find the following definition in the Concise Dictionary of Physics:
- Phenomenological Theory. A theory which expresses mathematically the results of observed phenomena without paying detailed attention to their fundamental significance.
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See also
- Empirical relationship
- Heterophenomenology
- Particle physics phenomenology
- Phenomenology (philosophy)
- Phenomenology (psychology)
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