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scientific knowledge is grounded in empirical evidence, meaning it is based on observations and experiments that can be replicated and verified. which of the following best illustrates the use of empirical evidence?
using personal beliefs to explain a disease.
predicting the weather based on stories passed down from previous generations.
making a guess without testing it.
recording the daily temperatures to determine climate trends.

Explanation:

Empirical evidence is based on observations and experiments. Recording daily temperatures (an observation) to determine climate trends fits this. Using personal beliefs, stories (not observations/experiments), or guessing without testing do not.

Answer:

Recording the daily temperatures to determine climate trends.