empirical score
[ɪmˈpɪrɪkəl skɔːr]
nounpl: empirical scores
pontuação empírica
1. A numerical value or rating obtained through direct observation, experimentation, or practical evidence rather than theory or calculation alone.
The empirical score for the new treatment was determined by measuring actual patient outcomes in the clinical trial.
A pontuação empírica do novo tratamento foi determinada medindo os resultados reais dos pacientes no ensaio clínico.
2. In research and statistics, a score derived from collected data and real-world measurements rather than theoretical models.
The empirical score demonstrated that the hypothesis was supported by the experimental data.
A pontuação empírica demonstrou que a hipótese foi apoiada pelos dados experimentais.
3. A quantitative assessment based on observed facts and practical experience in testing or evaluation.
The software's empirical score reflected its actual performance in real-world conditions.
A pontuação empírica do software refletiu seu desempenho real em condições do mundo real.
The term 'empirical score' is predominantly used in academic, scientific, and research settings in both Brazil and Portugal. It reflects the importance of evidence-based methodology in contemporary science and data-driven decision-making across Latin America and Europe. In Brazil, technical professionals often mix Portuguese and English, using 'score empírico' interchangeably with 'pontuação empírica' in technical fields like data science and software testing.
Related Idioms & Phrases
based on empirical evidence
grounded in empirical reality
supported by empirical data
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