valid test

[ˈvælɪd tɛst]
nounpl: valid tests
teste válido
1. A test or examination that accurately measures what it is intended to measure, with results that are reliable and meaningful
The experiment conducted was a valid test of the hypothesis because all variables were properly controlled.
O experimento realizado foi um teste válido da hipótese porque todas as variáveis foram adequadamente controladas.
2. In quality assurance and software testing, a test that correctly verifies whether a system meets its specified requirements
A valid test should check that the login function rejects passwords with fewer than 8 characters.
Um teste válido deve verificar que a função de login rejeita senhas com menos de 8 caracteres.
3. A test whose methodology, design, and execution follow accepted scientific or professional standards
For the results to be published, the medical trial must demonstrate it was a valid test with appropriate sample sizes.
Para que os resultados sejam publicados, o ensaio médico deve demonstrar que foi um teste válido com tamanhos adequados de amostra.
In both Brazilian and American educational and scientific contexts, the concept of a 'valid test' is central to academic rigor and credibility. In Brazil, ensuring test validity is particularly emphasized in public education (ENEM) and university entrance exams. In the USA, validity is a cornerstone of standardized testing and research methodology. The term is widely used in quality assurance, software development, and psychological assessment in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
reliable testlegitimate testsound testauthentic testproper test
Antonyms / Antônimos
invalid testflawed testunreliable testbiased test

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
teste válido
Standard term used in educational, scientific, and technical contexts
São Paulo
teste válido / prova válida
Both terms are commonly used in academic and business settings
Rio de Janeiro
teste válido
Standard usage in schools and universities
Portugal
teste válido / prova válida
Identical to Brazilian usage; 'prova' is often used interchangeably in formal contexts

Related Words

validitytest caseverificationquality assurancehypothesis testingvalidation

Related Idioms & Phrases

pass a valid test
stand the test (of time)
put to the test
validity of a test
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