one-factor case

[/wʌn ˈfæktər keɪs/]
nounpl: one-factor cases
caso de fator único
1. A legal or analytical situation in which a single determining factor is responsible for the outcome or decision
This one-factor case was straightforward because only the defendant's intent mattered for the verdict.
Este caso de fator único foi simples porque apenas a intenção do réu importava para o veredicto.
2. In statistics or research, a scenario where only one independent variable is being analyzed or tested
The one-factor case analysis showed that temperature alone influenced the chemical reaction.
A análise do caso de fator único mostrou que apenas a temperatura influenciou a reação química.
This term is primarily used in academic, legal, and scientific contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. It reflects the analytical approach common in modern legal systems and research methodology where isolating single variables is crucial for understanding cause and effect.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
single-factor caseunivariate casesimple case
Antonyms / Antônimos
multi-factor casecomplex casemultivariable case

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caso de fator único
Standard usage in legal and academic contexts
Portugal
caso de um único fator
Alternative phrasing more common in European Portuguese
General English
one-factor case
Primarily used in law, statistics, and scientific research

Related Words

factor analysiscase studyvariablecausation

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut and dried case
open and shut case
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →