observational
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On June 9, he’s launching “Tea & Scotch” on YouTube, which delves into more observational comedy subjects such as ghost-seeing cats, AI paranoia and parenting a teenager.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
Because the research was observational and cross-sectional, it can only identify associations rather than cause-and-effect relationships.
From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026
The theatrical release “Flag Day,” a brisk 70-some-minute observational film, was inspired by summer visits to the area in focus by its directors, the married couple Andrew and Melissa Shea.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Because the research is observational, it can’t prove that ultraprocessed foods cause dementia and cognitive impairment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Their existence can be ignored because it would have no observational consequences.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
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