inexact data
[ɪnɪɡˈzækt ˈdeɪtə]
noun phrasepl: inexact data (uncountable) or inexact datasets
dados inexatos
1. Information or facts that are not precise, accurate, or complete; data containing errors, approximations, or uncertainties
The survey results were based on inexact data, which led to questionable conclusions.
Os resultados da pesquisa foram baseados em dados inexatos, o que levou a conclusões questionáveis.
2. Information that lacks the required level of accuracy for reliable decision-making or scientific analysis
Working with inexact data requires statistical methods to estimate confidence intervals.
Trabalhar com dados inexatos exige métodos estatísticos para estimar intervalos de confiança.
In Brazilian business and academic contexts, the phrase 'dados inexatos' is frequently used when discussing data quality issues, research limitations, or statistical uncertainty. It reflects a pragmatic acknowledgment that real-world data often contains imperfections. In Portugal, 'dados imprecisos' is more commonly used in formal technical documentation.
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