1. Information or evidence that contradicts, refutes, or disproves a hypothesis, theory, or previously held belief
The disconfirming data from the latest study challenged the original hypothesis about climate patterns.
Os dados que desconfirmam do estudo mais recente desafiaram a hipótese original sobre padrões climáticos.
2. Evidence that fails to support an expected outcome or proposed theory in scientific research
Researchers encountered disconfirming data that suggested their initial assumptions were incorrect.
Os pesquisadores encontraram dados refutadores que sugeriram que suas suposições iniciais estavam incorretas.