established research
noun phraseUK /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt rɪˈsɜːtʃ/
US /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt ˈriː.sɝːtʃ/
Research that many people have checked and agree is true.
The doctor used established research to explain why sleep is important.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Research that has been done for a long time and is widely respected.
Her paper builds on established research about how children learn.
3. Research that is officially recognized by experts in a field.
The program is based on established research in nutrition.
4. Research that is no longer new but is still used as a foundation.
Teachers often rely on established research when planning lessons.