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reliable statistics

[rɪˈlaɪəbəl stəˈtɪstɪks]
noun phrase
estatísticas confiáveis
1. Statistical data or numerical information that is trustworthy, accurate, and can be depended upon for decision-making or analysis
The research team relied on reliable statistics to support their conclusions.
A equipe de pesquisa confiou em estatísticas confiáveis para apoiar suas conclusões.
2. Data collected through rigorous methodology that produces consistent and valid results
Government agencies publish reliable statistics on unemployment rates.
Agências governamentais publicam estatísticas confiáveis sobre as taxas de desemprego.
Synonyms
trustworthy statisticsaccurate statisticsdependable datavalid statisticscredible data
Antonyms
unreliable statisticsinaccurate datafalse statisticsmisleading data

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estatísticas confiáveis
Standard usage in academic and governmental contexts
São Paulo
estatísticas confiáveis
Common in business and research sectors
Portugal
estatísticas fidedignas
More formal alternative; 'fidedignas' is preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

back something up with reliable statistics
based on reliable statistics
according to reliable statistics
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