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

In recent years, several observational studies have suggested that GLP-1 drugs may be associated with lower risks for certain cancers or improved outcomes among cancer survivors.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

These studies were observational, which differs from research done on drugs to study intended effects.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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

Primitive man, in noticing the relatively few natural coincidences in his environment, slowly developed the raw observational data out of which science evolved.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos