dual-stage study
nounUK /ˈdjuːəl steɪdʒ ˈstʌdi/
US /ˈduːəl steɪdʒ ˈstʌdi/
A dual-stage study is a study done in two steps.
The scientists did a dual-stage study, first asking questions and then testing the answers.
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2. A research plan with two separate testing periods.
The dual-stage study checked the same students in spring and fall.
3. A learning program split into two parts.
The dual-stage study program teaches reading before writing.
4. A process with an early stage and a later stage.
The dual-stage study of the rocket had a launch stage and a landing stage.