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misleading pattern

[/mɪsˈliːdɪŋ ˈpætərn/]
nounpl: misleading patterns
padrão enganoso
1. A recurring sequence, trend, or arrangement of information that creates a false or incorrect impression, leading to wrong conclusions or decisions
The misleading pattern in the data suggested a correlation that didn't actually exist.
O padrão enganoso nos dados sugeriu uma correlação que na verdade não existia.
2. In data analysis or statistics, a visual or numerical sequence that appears significant but is actually the result of coincidence or improper methodology
Investors fell for a misleading pattern that predicted stock market growth.
Os investidores caíram em uma armadilha de um padrão enganoso que previa crescimento do mercado de ações.
Synonyms
false patterndeceptive patternspurious patternillusion of pattern
Antonyms
genuine patternauthentic patternreliable patterntrue pattern

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
padrão enganoso
Most commonly used term in Brazil
São Paulo
padrão falso
Alternative term used in business and data contexts
Portugal
padrão enganador
Preferred term in Portugal
General Brazilian
padrão ilusório
Used in scientific and academic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

a wolf in sheep's clothing
looks can be deceiving
don't judge a book by its cover
padrão que engana (Portuguese idiom)
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