An observational study examines subjects without intervention, tracking real-world behaviors or outcomes. Researchers use it to identify patterns, correlations, or risk factors when experiments are unethical or impractical. Epidemiologists, social scientists, and market researchers benefit most, gaining insights into health trends, human behavior, or product effectiveness from naturally occurring data.
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