1. A statistical or analytical method used to identify and examine the distinctions or variations between two or more datasets, groups, or variables
The difference analysis revealed significant variations between the control group and the treatment group.
A análise de diferenças revelou variações significativas entre o grupo de controle e o grupo de tratamento.
2. In business and accounting, a method of comparing actual results with expected or budgeted results to identify discrepancies
The manager conducted a difference analysis to understand why the quarterly expenses exceeded the budget.
O gerente realizou uma análise de diferenças para entender por que as despesas trimestrais ultrapassaram o orçamento.
3. In software development and quality assurance, the comparison of outputs or behaviors between different versions or configurations
Difference analysis between the old and new software versions identified three critical bugs.
A análise de diferenças entre as versões antiga e nova do software identificou três bugs críticos.