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low predictive validity

[loʊ prɪˈdɪktɪv vəˈlɪdəti]
noun phrase
baixa validade preditiva
1. A measurement or assessment tool's limited ability to accurately predict future outcomes or behavior based on current test results
The study showed that the initial screening test had low predictive validity for identifying students who would struggle with advanced mathematics.
O estudo mostrou que o teste de triagem inicial tinha baixa validade preditiva para identificar estudantes que teriam dificuldades com matemática avançada.
2. In psychometrics and educational testing, the weak correlation between test scores and subsequent performance or criteria
Despite high scores on the entrance exam, the low predictive validity meant poor correlation with actual job performance.
Apesar das altas pontuações no exame de entrada, a baixa validade preditiva significava uma fraca correlação com o desempenho real no trabalho.
Synonyms
weak predictive powerpoor prediction accuracylow predictive valueweak criterion validity
Antonyms
high predictive validitystrong predictive validityexcellent predictive powerstrong criterion validity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
baixa validade preditiva
Standard term used in educational and psychological assessment contexts
Portugal
baixa validade preditiva
Same terminology used in academic and research settings
Academic/Technical Portuguese
fraca capacidade preditiva
Alternative technical term emphasizing weak predictive capacity

Related Idioms & Phrases

miss the mark
poor indicator of future success
unreliable predictor
weak correlation
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