evidence-based software

noun

UK /ˈɛvɪdəns beɪst ˈsɒftweə/

US /ˈɛvɪdəns beɪst ˈsɔftwɛr/

Software that is made by looking at proof and facts to see what really works.

The hospital uses evidence-based software to help doctors pick the best treatment.

SYNONYMS

research-backed software data-driven software proven software fact-based software

RELATED WORDS

evidence-based practice clinical decision support data science randomized trial best practice

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Software whose design and features are chosen based on scientific studies and measured results.

The team built evidence-based software after testing which alerts actually helped nurses.

3. A program that uses collected data to show which methods work best.

Their evidence-based software tracks student progress and suggests proven lessons.

4. Tools created by combining research findings with computer code.

Evidence-based software for farming helped the village choose the best planting time.