statistical irregularity

[/stəˈtɪstɪkəl ɪˈrɛɡjələrɪti/]
nounpl: statistical irregularities
irregularidade estatística
1. A deviation from expected statistical patterns or norms; an anomaly in data that does not conform to predicted or standard distributions
The auditor discovered a statistical irregularity in the company's quarterly reports that warranted further investigation.
O auditor descobriu uma irregularidade estatística nos relatórios trimestrais da empresa que justificava investigação adicional.
2. In elections or surveys, unexpected results or patterns that deviate significantly from established trends or predictions
Exit polls revealed statistical irregularities that contradicted the final election results.
As pesquisas de boca de urna revelaram irregularidades estatísticas que contradiziam os resultados finais da eleição.
3. In scientific research, data points or outcomes that fall outside normal variation and may indicate measurement errors or fraud
The researcher flagged statistical irregularities in the laboratory results before publishing the study.
A pesquisadora sinalizou irregularidades estatísticas nos resultados do laboratório antes de publicar o estudo.
In Brazil, the term 'irregularidade estatística' is frequently used in electoral contexts, particularly during and after presidential elections, where it gains significant media attention. In corporate auditing and financial compliance, it is a critical term indicating potential fraud or data manipulation. In the USA, similar concerns arose prominently during the 2020 elections, demonstrating how this technical term intersects with political discourse.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
anomalydeviationoutlierabnormalitydiscrepancy
Antonyms / Antônimos
regularitynormalityconsistencyuniformity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
irregularidade estatística
Standard term used in academic, business, and scientific contexts
Rio de Janeiro
irregularidade estatística / anomalia nos dados
Both terms are commonly used interchangeably
São Paulo
irregularidade estatística / desvio padrão anômalo
Technical jargon often used in financial and audit contexts
Portugal
irregularidade estatística / anomalia estatística
Both terms are accepted; slight preference for 'anomalia estatística' in formal contexts

Related Words

statistical analysisdata anomalyvariancestandard deviationdistributionoutlier detection

Related Idioms & Phrases

red flag in the data
something doesn't add up
cooking the books
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