Sentence examples for empirical specimens from inspiring English sources

But characteristics are selected from infinite possibilities and types defined that resemble empirical specimens only after examination of empirical samples.

But their paradigmatic alternative the a priori definition of classes into which empirical specimens are placed according to their sets of characteristics—itself amounts to a reproduction of empirical types.

Without the vouchers, such a discovery would never have been possible, reinforcing the importance of backing up any empirical work with voucher specimens.

FOR centuries, biology has been an empirical field that featured mostly specimens and Petri dishes.

The results show that empirical formulas calibrated on isolated specimens may overestimate the actual performance of FRP's strengthening.

Spencer Fullerton Baird and his followers emphasized precision of description, traceability through the literature, the accumulation of empirical evidence (that is, numerous specimens), and deductions drawn from facts in opposition to the so-called "European school" of the time, which depended on personal authority.

The final yield strength of pipe is evaluated by finite element simulation of uniaxial tension of a pipe specimen and an empirical equation.

Two empirical schemes are presented, established on specimens under R = 0.1 constant-amplitude loading at several stress level and life fraction combinations.

In the empirical phase of the study, four similar specimens were tested: one unstrengthened reference specimen, two strengthened with high-strength CFRP plates, and one with high-modulus CFRP sheets.

Other obstacles in obtaining essential respiratory samples include the fact that many patients are treated with empirical antibiotics or steroids prior to specimen collection [ 2, 13, 16].

Collection of blood and bronchial specimens precedes the administration of empirical antibiotics.