← Back to Fala2Me

descriptive analysis

[/dɪˈskrɪptɪv əˈnæləsɪs/]
nounpl: descriptive analyses
análise descritiva
1. A type of research or statistical method that describes, summarizes, and organizes data without making predictions or causal inferences
The descriptive analysis of the survey results showed that 65% of respondents preferred the new product design.
A análise descritiva dos resultados da pesquisa mostrou que 65% dos entrevistados preferiram o novo design do produto.
2. An examination that focuses on accurately depicting the characteristics, features, or properties of a subject or phenomenon
Through descriptive analysis, the team documented all observable patterns in customer behavior.
Por meio da análise descritiva, a equipe documentou todos os padrões observáveis no comportamento do cliente.
Synonyms
descriptive researchdescriptive statisticsempirical descriptionqualitative description
Antonyms
inferential analysiscausal analysispredictive analysisexplanatory analysis

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
análise descritiva
Standard usage in academic and professional contexts
São Paulo
análise descritiva
Commonly used in business and research environments
Portugal
análise descritiva
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese in this term

Related Idioms & Phrases

paint a picture with data
tell the story of the data
lay out the facts
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →