linkage study
nounUK /ˈlɪŋkɪdʒ ˈstʌdi/
US /ˈlɪŋkɪdʒ ˈstʌdi/
A linkage study is a way scientists look to see if certain traits or genes are passed down together in families.
The researchers used a linkage study to find the gene linked to the disease.
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2. A study that examines how different records or data sets are connected to each other.
The team ran a linkage study to connect hospital records with school data.
3. An investigation of how different parts of a system or process are joined together.
Their linkage study showed how the two departments' workflows overlapped.
4. A research project that looks at connections between organizations or groups.
The linkage study mapped partnerships among local charities.