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questionable method

[ˈkwɛs.tʃən.ə.bəl ˈmɛθ.əd]
noun phrasepl: questionable methods
método questionável
1. A procedure or technique whose validity, ethics, or effectiveness is doubtful or open to debate
The scientist's questionable method raised concerns among peer reviewers.
O método questionável do cientista levantou preocupações entre os revisores.
2. An approach that lacks clear justification or follows dubious practices
Using questionable methods to gather data undermines the research credibility.
Usar métodos questionáveis para coletar dados prejudica a credibilidade da pesquisa.
NYC Slang
sketchy method
Synonyms
dubious methodsuspect methodproblematic approachdisputed procedurecontroversial technique
Antonyms
reliable methodestablished procedurevalidated techniqueproven approachsound methodology

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
método questionável
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
método suspeito
More colloquial alternative
São Paulo
método duvidoso
Common in academic and professional contexts
Portugal
método discutível
Preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

by hook or by crook
cutting corners
the ends justify the means
playing fast and loose with the rules
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