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

The researchers caution that the study was observational, meaning it can identify associations but cannot prove that nitrate directly causes dementia.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Such observational research alone doesn’t prove that natural food colors harm health.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

They repeatedly compared their calculations with climate simulations and observational data, refining the equations over several months until the models aligned with reality.

From Science Daily • May 14, 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