secondary analysis

[/ˌsɛkəndɛri əˈnæləsɪs/]
nounpl: secondary analyses
análise secundária
1. Research analysis conducted on data that was originally collected for a different purpose or study
The researcher performed a secondary analysis of the existing survey data to explore new research questions.
O pesquisador realizou uma análise secundária dos dados de pesquisa existentes para explorar novas questões de investigação.
2. A re-examination or reinterpretation of previously collected data using new methodologies or theoretical frameworks
Secondary analysis of the longitudinal study revealed unexpected patterns in the population trends.
A análise secundária do estudo longitudinal revelou padrões inesperados nas tendências da população.
3. In medical research, a supplementary analysis beyond the primary outcomes originally specified in a study protocol
Secondary analysis showed that the medication had beneficial effects on heart disease patients.
A análise secundária mostrou que o medicamento tinha efeitos benéficos em pacientes com doenças cardíacas.
Secondary analysis is a well-established and valued research methodology in both American and Brazilian academic institutions, particularly in epidemiology, sociology, and public health. It is increasingly emphasized as a cost-effective and sustainable approach to research, reducing the need for primary data collection and promoting data sharing within the scientific community.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
reanalysispost-hoc analysisexploratory analysisretrospective analysis
Antonyms / Antônimos
primary analysisoriginal analysis

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
análise secundária
Standard term used in academic and research contexts
São Paulo
análise secundária
Common in university research settings and scientific institutions
Portugal
análise secundária
Used similarly in Portuguese academic institutions and research centers
USA
secondary analysis
Widely used in epidemiology, social sciences, and health research

Related Words

primary analysisdata miningstatistical analysisresearch methodologydata reusemeta-analysis

Related Idioms & Phrases

mining existing data
squeezing more out of the data
looking at data through a different lens
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