data-driven approach
noun phraseUK /ˈdeɪtə ˈdrɪvən əˈprəʊtʃ/
US /ˈdeɪtə ˈdrɪvən əˈproʊtʃ/
A way of doing something where you use facts and numbers to help you decide what to do.
The school used a data-driven approach to find out which books kids liked best.
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2. A business strategy that relies on collecting and studying information to guide choices.
The company's data-driven approach helped it understand what customers really wanted.
3. A scientific way of working where measurements and results guide the next steps.
Scientists took a data-driven approach, testing each idea with careful measurements.
4. A teaching method that uses students' test results and progress to plan lessons.
Teachers used a data-driven approach to give extra help where students needed it most.