How is the 'genetic' system of classification different from the empirical one?

Question

Empirical classification groups things based on observable traits like temperature or grammar, focusing on patterns and...

Accepted Answer

Empirical classification groups things based on observable traits like temperature or grammar, focusing on patterns and...

Feature	Empirical Classification	Genetic Classification
Basis	Observable data	Origins or history
Focus	Patterns and similarities	Underlying causes and processes
Climate	Based on temperature, rainfall	Based on air masses, ocean currents
Languages	Based on vocabulary, grammar	Based on language ancestry