observational
adjective/ˌɒbzərˈveɪʃənl/
Frequency rank: #11,305 most common English word
Meaning
relating to or based on careful watching and recording of things as they happen, without interference.
Example sentence
The scientists conducted observational research to study animal behavior in the wild.
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