Meaning of the word observational in English

What does observational mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

observational

US /ˌɑːb.zɚˈveɪ.ʃən.əl/
UK /ˌɒb.zəˈveɪ.ʃən.əl/

Adjective

relating to or based on observation

Example:
The study used an observational approach to gather data.
His research focused on observational astronomy.