reliable research approaches

noun phrase
UK /rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl rɪˈsɜːtʃ əˈprəʊ.tʃɪz/
US /rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl ˈriː.sɝːtʃ əˈproʊ.tʃɪz/

Ways of finding answers that you can trust to be correct.

The scientist used reliable research approaches to make sure her results were true.

SYNONYMS

trustworthy methodsdependable techniquessound procedurescredible strategiesconsistent practices

RELATED WORDS

evidenceexperimentaccuracyverificationmethodology

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Procedures that give the same result when repeated.

Reliable research approaches help other scientists get the same answers.

3. Ways of studying something that are careful and honest.

Teachers teach students reliable research approaches before they write reports.

4. Methods that experts agree are safe to trust.

Doctors depend on reliable research approaches when testing new medicines.