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.
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