observational
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Because this was an observational study, it cannot prove that French fries directly cause diabetes.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
Because the research is observational, it can’t prove that ultraprocessed foods cause dementia and cognitive impairment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
These studies were observational, which differs from research done on drugs to study intended effects.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
However, they also point out that most studies so far have been observational, with relatively few long term intervention trials.
From Science Daily • May 10, 2026
Tycho was the greatest observational genius of the age, and Kepler the greatest theoretician.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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