Unobserved: meaning, definitions and examples

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unobserved

 

[ ˌʌnəbˈzərvd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in statistics

Not seen or recorded during an experiment or study, usually due to limitations in data collection or measurement techniques. Unobserved data can lead to bias in analysis and interpretation.

Synonyms

hidden, undetected, unseen

Examples of usage

  • The unobserved variables in the study could have a significant impact on the results.
  • Researchers must account for any unobserved factors that may influence the outcome.

Translations

Translations of the word "unobserved" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não observado

🇮🇳 अवलोकित नहीं

🇩🇪 unbeobachtet

🇮🇩 tidak teramati

🇺🇦 непомічений

🇵🇱 niezauważony

🇯🇵 観察されていない

🇫🇷 non observé

🇪🇸 no observado

🇹🇷 gözlemlenmemiş

🇰🇷 관찰되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير ملاحظ

🇨🇿 nepozorovaný

🇸🇰 nepozorovaný

🇨🇳 未观察到的

🇸🇮 neopažen

🇮🇸 óathugað

🇰🇿 байқалмаған

🇬🇪 დაუნიშნავი

🇦🇿 müşahidə olunmayan

🇲🇽 no observado

Etymology

The word 'unobserved' originates from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle of the verb 'observe'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century.

See also: nonobservance, observable, observance, observant, observantly, observation, observational, observationally, observe, observer, observers, observing, unobservant.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,925, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.