🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

estudo observacional

Pronunciation / Transliteration: esˈtudu obzɛʁvaˈsjonaw

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Observational Study/ˌɒb.zəˈveɪ.ʃən.əl ˈstʌdi/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"O estudo observacional trouxe novas descobertas."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 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. 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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