Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unscientific-survey

noun

/ˌʌnˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk ˈsɜːrveɪ/

Definition

A survey that lacks the rigorous methods or controls typically employed in scientific research, leading to potentially biased or unreliable results.

Examples

A recent unscientific survey showed that most people prefer coffee over tea, but the sample size was very small.
Conducting an unscientific survey can mislead stakeholders in a project.
The magazine published an unscientific survey claiming high levels of satisfaction among users, but the methodology was not sound.

Meaning

An unscientific survey is not conducted using standard scientific principles, which may result in data that cannot be trusted for making informed decisions or drawing accurate conclusions.