1. A procedure or technique that involves choosing or filtering specific items, data, or subjects according to predetermined criteria
The researcher used a selective method to identify only the most relevant studies for the review.
O pesquisador usou um método seletivo para identificar apenas os estudos mais relevantes para a revisão.
2. In science and statistics, an approach that targets particular variables or populations rather than examining everything indiscriminately
A selective method of sampling ensures that the results are representative of the target population.
Um método seletivo de amostragem garante que os resultados sejam representativos da população-alvo.