1. Methods or procedures that have not been tested, verified, or confirmed to be effective or reliable through scientific, empirical, or formal evaluation
The research team rejected the unvalidated techniques in favor of established protocols.
A equipe de pesquisa rejeitou as técnicas não validadas em favor de protocolos estabelecidos.
2. Approaches lacking proper authorization, certification, or official approval for use
Using unvalidated techniques in medical practice can pose serious risks to patients.
O uso de técnicas não validadas na prática médica pode representar sérios riscos aos pacientes.