documentary data
[/ˌdɒkjuˈmɛntəri ˈdeɪtə/]
nounpl: documentary data (uncountable)
dados documentais
1. Information or evidence derived from written documents, records, or official sources rather than from direct observation or experimentation
The research was based entirely on documentary data collected from historical archives.
A pesquisa foi baseada inteiramente em dados documentais coletados de arquivos históricos.
2. Facts, figures, or information that are recorded in documents and used as evidence or support for claims, research, or investigations
Documentary data from company records showed a significant increase in sales over the past year.
Os dados documentais dos registros da empresa mostraram um aumento significativo nas vendas durante o ano passado.
3. In research methodology, qualitative or quantitative information obtained from documents, reports, and written records
The analysis of documentary data revealed patterns in government policy changes.
A análise dos dados documentais revelou padrões nas mudanças de política governamental.
Documentary data is a term commonly used in academic, legal, and business contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian academic institutions, it is frequently used in research methodologies, particularly in history, law, and social sciences. The term emphasizes the distinction between evidence derived from documents versus empirical observation, which is an important methodological consideration in Portuguese-speaking universities and research institutions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
based on documentary data
according to documentary data
supported by documentary data
documentary data shows/reveals
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