Pronunciation: /ˈpɑzətɪvɪst/
noun a person who believes in the philosophy of positivism, which emphasizes empirical observation and scientific methods
A1 A positivist believes that knowledge comes from observable facts and evidence.
A2 The positivist approach to research focuses on objective data collection and analysis.
B1 As a positivist, she adheres to the belief that scientific methods are the best way to understand the world.
B2 Positivists argue that only empirical evidence should be used to validate scientific theories.
C1 The positivist school of thought emphasizes the importance of replicable experiments in establishing truth.
C2 Positivists reject the idea of metaphysical explanations and instead prioritize verifiable facts.
adjective relating to or characteristic of positivism
A1 She has a positivist attitude towards life, always seeing the bright side of things.
A2 The researcher took a positivist approach to the study, focusing on observable facts and data.
B1 The positivist perspective emphasizes the importance of empirical evidence in forming theories.
B2 The positivist methodology used in the experiment ensured reliable and replicable results.
C1 His positivist beliefs in science and reason guided his decision-making process.
C2 The philosopher's positivist views on truth and knowledge challenged traditional epistemological frameworks.
formal The positivist approach to social science emphasizes the use of empirical evidence and scientific methods.
informal Some researchers prefer the positivist perspective because it focuses on observable facts.
slang Positivists believe that only what can be proven through direct observation is valid.
figurative In a positivist mindset, everything must be tangible and measurable to be considered true.
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