unreliable deduction
[/ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbəl dɪˈdʌkʃən/]
noun phrasepl: unreliable deductions
dedução não confiável
1. A conclusion or inference drawn from evidence or reasoning that cannot be trusted or depended upon due to faulty logic, incomplete information, or questionable methodology
The detective's unreliable deduction led to the wrong suspect being arrested.
A dedução não confiável do detetive levou à prisão do suspeito errado.
2. In logic and epistemology, a reasoning process that fails to establish a valid connection between premises and conclusion
His unreliable deduction ignored critical evidence that contradicted his theory.
Sua dedução não confiável ignorou evidências críticas que contradiziam sua teoria.
3. A claim or assertion derived through weak reasoning or insufficient justification
The study's unreliable deduction about causation was later debunked by peer review.
A dedução não confiável do estudo sobre causalidade foi posteriormente refutada pela revisão de pares.
In both Brazilian and American academic contexts, this phrase is commonly used in philosophy, law, and scientific discourse to critique arguments that lack proper logical support. In Brazil, it's frequently encountered in legal proceedings and academic papers. In the USA, the term is especially prevalent in critical thinking courses and debates about evidence-based reasoning.
NYC Slang
sketchy logic; shaky conclusion
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