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Preferred term

observational study

Definition

[Paul R. Rosenbaum] An observational study is an empiric investigation of treatment effects when random assignment to treatment or control is not feasible.

Broader concept

sampling theory

Scope note

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Creator

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2195-3997

URI

http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/20243

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Created 10/12/16, last modified 2/18/19

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