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disputed data

[dɪˈspjuːtɪd ˈdeɪtə]
nounpl: disputed data / disputed datasets
dados contestados
1. Information or statistics whose accuracy, validity, or interpretation is questioned or challenged by one or more parties
The disputed data regarding election results led to a recount.
Os dados contestados sobre os resultados eleitorais levaram a uma recontagem.
2. Records or information that are subject to disagreement between researchers, organizations, or stakeholders
Scientists published a paper analyzing the disputed data from the climate study.
Cientistas publicaram um artigo analisando os dados contestados do estudo climático.
Synonyms
contested dataquestioned datachallenged informationcontroversial statistics
Antonyms
verified dataconfirmed datareliable dataaccepted data

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dados contestados / dados em disputa
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
dados contestados / informações questionadas
Common in business and academic contexts
Portugal
dados controvertidos / dados em litígio
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

the data is up in the air
point of contention
subject to debate
bone of contention
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