Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
observational evidence
Noun
/ˌɒbzɜːˈveɪʃənl ˈɛvɪdəns/
Definition
Information obtained through observing phenomena in the natural world, rather than through experimental or theoretical means.
Examples
- Scientists gathered observational evidence from climate data to support their findings.
- The researcher relied on observational evidence to draw conclusions about animal behavior.
- In medicine, observational evidence can help identify trends and patterns in health data.
Meaning
Observational evidence refers to data collected from direct or indirect observations that can support or refute a hypothesis or theory.
Synonyms
- empirical evidence
- observational data
- field evidence
