obscuration method
[/ˌɒbskjʊˈreɪʃən ˈmɛθəd/]
nounpl: obscuration methods
método de obscurecimento
1. A technique or procedure used to conceal, hide, or make something unclear or difficult to perceive, particularly in scientific, medical, or investigative contexts
The obscuration method was employed to block the patient's view during the psychological experiment.
O método de obscurecimento foi empregado para bloquear a visão do paciente durante o experimento psicológico.
2. In astronomy, a procedure where a celestial object is hidden or blocked from view, typically by another object passing in front of it
The obscuration method allowed astronomers to study the sun's corona during the eclipse.
O método de obscurecimento permitiu aos astrônomos estudar a coroa solar durante o eclipse.
3. A research methodology that deliberately obscures certain information to maintain experimental control or reduce bias
The double-blind study utilized an obscuration method to prevent researcher bias.
O estudo duplo-cego utilizou um método de obscurecimento para prevenir viés do pesquisador.
The term 'obscuration method' is primarily used in technical, scientific, and academic contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries. It is particularly prevalent in astronomy, psychology, medical research, and experimental design. In Brazil, it is commonly encountered in university research papers and scientific journals, while in the USA it appears frequently in peer-reviewed publications and laboratory protocols.
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