Question

Which explanation is based on empirical evidence? Ancient text reveals that the universe is about 6000 years old

Answer 1

Answer:

Empirical evidence is evidence that is verified by observation or experience, rather than logic or theory.

Then an explanation is based in on empirical evidence is an explanation that uses a fact that was seen or experienced.

The case here:

"Ancient text reveals that the universe is about 6000 years old"

Is not empirical, because there is no observation or experience here, this is only a book that says the opinion of who wrote it.

An example of an empirical explanation would be:

"The universe is at least X years old because we can see remanents that are X years old"