effectstudy
nounUK /ɪˈfektˌstʌdi/
US /ɪˈfektˌstʌdi/
A study that looks at what happens because of something.
The scientists did an effectstudy to see how the new medicine helped people.
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2. A careful look at how one thing changes another thing.
Their effectstudy showed that more trees made the air cleaner.
3. A school project that tests what causes a change.
For her effectstudy, she checked if music helps plants grow.
4. A report that explains the results of a test.
The team wrote an effectstudy about the new playground.