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10 Language-to-English DictionariesObservational Study
/ˌɒb.zəˈveɪ.ʃən.əl ˈstʌdi/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A type of research study that involves observing subjects in their natural environment without manipulation or intervention.
"The researchers conducted an observational study to understand the eating habits of teenagers." - 2
A study design used in epidemiology to assess the outcomes of a population without experimental intervention.
"The observational study revealed significant correlations between lifestyle choices and health outcomes."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'observational study' combines 'observational', derived from the Latin 'observare', meaning 'to watch over', and 'study', from the Latin 'studium', meaning 'zeal' or 'application'. The phrase has evolved in the context of research methodologies since the late 20th century, emphasizing the importance of observation in scientific inquiry.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Observational Study" is said worldwide
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étude observationnelle
Transliteration: e.tud ob.zɛʁ.va.sjɔ.nɛl
"L'étude observationnelle a révélé des tendances intéressantes."
Beobachtungsstudie
Transliteration: beˈoːbaχtʊŋsˌʃtuːdi̯ə
"Die Beobachtungsstudie zeigte wichtige Ergebnisse."
studio osservazionale
Transliteration: ˈstudjo ozzer.va.t͡si.oˈnale
"Lo studio osservazionale ha fornito dati preziosi."
estudio observacional
Transliteration: esˈtuðjo oβseɾβaˈθjonal
"El estudio observacional reveló patrones interesantes."
estudo observacional
Transliteration: esˈtudu obzɛʁvaˈsjonaw
"O estudo observacional trouxe novas descobertas."
अवलोकन अध्ययन
Transliteration: avalokan adhyayan
"अवलोकन अध्ययन ने महत्वपूर्ण निष्कर्ष प्रस्तुत किए।"
观察性研究
Transliteration: guānchá xìng yánjiū
"观察性研究揭示了重要的趋势。"
관찰 연구
Transliteration: gwanchal yeongu
"관찰 연구는 중요한 결과를 보여주었습니다."
観察研究
Transliteration: kansatsu kenkyū
"観察研究は重要な発見をもたらしました。"
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