research-backed approaches
noun phraseUK /rɪˈsɜːtʃ bækt əˈprəʊtʃɪz/
US /rɪˈsɜːrtʃ bækt əˈproʊtʃɪz/
Ways of doing something that are proven to work by studies and tests.
The school uses research-backed approaches to help kids learn to read.
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2. Teaching methods that scientists have checked and found helpful.
Teachers learned research-backed approaches for teaching math.
3. Ways to solve problems that come from careful study, not just guesses.
Doctors use research-backed approaches to keep patients healthy.
4. Plans or steps that experts have tested and shown to work well.
The team chose research-backed approaches to fix the leaky roof.