1. A testing or analytical method where the internal workings of a system are not known or visible, focusing only on inputs and outputs.
Software testers often use the black box method to evaluate functionality without examining the source code.
Testadores de software frequentemente usam o método da caixa preta para avaliar a funcionalidade sem examinar o código-fonte.
2. In scientific research, an approach where the mechanism or internal structure of a process is unknown, but results are observable and measurable.
The black box method was applied to study the patient's recovery without understanding the exact biological mechanisms.
O método da caixa preta foi aplicado para estudar a recuperação do paciente sem compreender os mecanismos biológicos exatos.