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subjective method

[səbˈdʒɛktɪv ˈmɛθəd]
nounpl: subjective methods
método subjetivo
1. A research or analytical approach that relies on personal interpretation, perspective, or judgment rather than objective measurement or empirical data
The psychologist used a subjective method to analyze the patient's emotional responses during the interview.
O psicólogo usou um método subjetivo para analisar as respostas emocionais do paciente durante a entrevista.
2. In qualitative research, a technique that prioritizes the researcher's observations and interpretations
The subjective method in ethnography allows researchers to capture cultural nuances that quantitative data might miss.
O método subjetivo na etnografia permite que os pesquisadores capturem nuances culturais que dados quantitativos podem perder.
Synonyms
qualitative methodinterpretive approachphenomenological methodimpressionistic method
Antonyms
objective methodquantitative methodempirical methodstatistical method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
método subjetivo
Standard usage in academic and research contexts
Portugal
método subjetivo
Standard usage; may also use 'abordagem subjetiva'
Academic contexts
método qualitativo
Often used interchangeably in research methodology discussions

Related Idioms & Phrases

to be in the eye of the beholder
a matter of opinion
to take with a grain of salt
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