observational
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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
However, researchers stress that observational studies alone cannot prove cause and effect.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
To explore the connection, researchers carried out a prospective observational study at Fayoum University Hospital in Egypt between September 2024 and April 2025.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
Such observational research alone doesn’t prove that natural food colors harm health.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Kepler was never able to be an effective observer of the heavens because of his bad eyesight, and in Graz he had no access to observational data.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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