incomplete sample
[ɪnkəmˈplit ˈsæmpəl]
nounpl: incomplete samples
amostra incompleta
1. A sample or specimen that is missing some required components, data points, or information necessary for complete analysis or evaluation
The laboratory rejected the incomplete sample because it lacked sufficient blood volume for all the required tests.
O laboratório rejeitou a amostra incompleta porque não tinha volume de sangue suficiente para todos os testes necessários.
2. A dataset or collection that does not contain all expected or required elements for statistical analysis
The incomplete sample skewed the research results because some demographic information was missing.
A amostra incompleta distorceu os resultados da pesquisa porque algumas informações demográficas estavam faltando.
3. In quality control, a product or material batch that fails to meet all specifications or contains missing parts
An incomplete sample was sent to the customer, missing three components from the standard package.
Uma amostra incompleta foi enviada ao cliente, faltando três componentes do pacote padrão.
This is primarily technical terminology used in scientific, medical, and industrial quality control contexts in both Brazilian and Portuguese-speaking countries. The term is standardized across these regions with minimal variation. In Brazil, particularly in São Paulo's pharmaceutical and manufacturing hubs, strict protocols regarding incomplete samples are enforced by regulatory agencies like ANVISA (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária).
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