Observational ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Observational ( adjective )

1. Relating to or involving observation, esp. of natural phenomena.
2. Based on or obtained from observation.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from observation, on the pattern of experimental.

Examples:

1. The study was observational, meaning the researchers simply observed the behavior of the subjects without influencing it.
2. The observational method is a scientific research strategy that aims to gather data by observing the subject without interfering.
3. The observational study was conducted over a period of several months.
4. The observational data was collected through interviews and surveys.
5. Astronomy is an observational science, while physics is a theoretical science.

(As a noun)

Observational ( noun )

1. Relating to or involving observation, esp. of natural phenomena.
2. Based on or obtained from observation.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from observation, on the pattern of experimental.

Examples:

1. The study was observational, meaning the researchers simply observed the behavior of the subjects without influencing it.
2. The observational method is a scientific research strategy that aims to gather data by observing the subject without interfering.
3. The observational study was conducted over a period of several months.
4. The observational data was collected through interviews and surveys.
5. Astronomy is an observational science, while physics is a theoretical science.