evidence-based scheme
noun phraseUK /ˈɛv.ɪ.dəns beɪst skiːm/
US /ˈɛv.ə.dəns beɪst skiːm/
A plan that uses proof from tests to decide what to do.
The school chose an evidence-based scheme to help kids read better.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A structured program in healthcare that follows findings from scientific studies.
The clinic adopted an evidence-based scheme for treating asthma.
3. A policy plan whose decisions are supported by collected data rather than guesses.
The city's evidence-based scheme reduced traffic accidents.
4. A teaching method built on results from classroom research.
Teachers praised the evidence-based scheme for improving math scores.