conflicting finding
[kənˈflɪktɪŋ ˈfaɪndɪŋ]
nounpl: conflicting findings
descoberta contraditória / constatação conflitante
1. A conclusion or result from research, investigation, or analysis that contradicts or is incompatible with another finding or established fact
The two studies produced conflicting findings about the effectiveness of the vaccine.
Os dois estudos produziram descobertas contraditórias sobre a eficácia da vacina.
2. Evidence or data that presents opposing or incompatible conclusions within the same investigation or between different sources
The conflicting findings made it difficult for the court to reach a verdict.
As constatações conflitantes tornaram difícil para o tribunal chegar a um veredicto.
3. Results from scientific or medical research that appear to contradict one another
Researchers must reconcile the conflicting findings in their comprehensive review.
Os pesquisadores devem reconciliar as descobertas contraditórias em sua revisão abrangente.
This term is widely used in academic, scientific, and legal discourse in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian Portuguese, it's commonly encountered in university research papers, medical journals, and court proceedings. The phrase emphasizes the importance of thorough investigation and reconciliation of data in scientific methodology, reflecting a culture that values empirical evidence and critical analysis.
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