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unsystematic observation

[/ˌʌnsɪstəˈmætɪk ˌɑbzərˈveɪʃən/]
nounpl: unsystematic observations
observação não sistemática
1. A method of gathering data or information without a predetermined plan, structure, or set of rules; casual or informal observation
The researcher relied on unsystematic observation rather than controlled experiments to gather preliminary data.
O pesquisador confiou em observação não sistemática em vez de experimentos controlados para coletar dados preliminares.
2. In research methodology, observation conducted without standardized procedures or predetermined variables
Unsystematic observation in the classroom setting provided insights but lacked scientific rigor.
A observação não sistemática na sala de aula forneceu insights, mas lhe faltou rigor científico.
Synonyms
casual observationinformal observationunstructured observationanecdotal observationhaphazard observation
Antonyms
systematic observationstructured observationcontrolled observationformal observationscientific observation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
observação não sistemática
Standard usage in academic and research contexts
São Paulo
observação informal
Alternative colloquial usage
Portugal
observação não sistemática
Standard academic terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

flying by the seat of one's pants
shooting from the hip
playing it by ear
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