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observational

[ob-zur-vey-shuh-nl] / ˌɒb zɜrˈveɪ ʃə nl /




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Instead, their unusual appearance could partly result from observational bias.

From Science Daily Aug. 17, 2026

"Our theory is that most of these distant sources are affected by this cosmological effect, creating an observational bias," said Rinaldi.

From Science Daily Aug. 17, 2026

Medical schools, too, have long incorporated the study of performance to develop empathy and observational acuity in future doctors.

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

Most of the studies the authors analyzed are observational and can’t prove cause and effect.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Tycho was the greatest observational genius of the age, and Kepler the greatest theoretician.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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