This research is based on empirical data.

This plan is based on scientific data.

We gathered all the data necessary for this project.

This research served as actual proof of the theory.

He is spending a lot of time on experimental research.

He is conducting research on a new energy source.

He is researching about a new energy source.

Data mining is the process of extracting useful information from a large amount of data.

The analysis of big data is essential for business strategy.

He found the target and shot the arrow.