research-backed practices
noun phraseUK /rɪˈsɜːtʃ bækt ˈpræktɪsɪz/
US /ˈriːsɜːrtʃ bækt ˈpræktɪsɪz/
Ways of doing things that scientists have tested and shown to work.
The teacher uses research-backed practices to help kids learn to read.
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2. Teaching methods that studies have shown help students learn better.
The school adopted research-backed practices like small reading groups.
3. Health routines that doctors and scientists have checked and found helpful.
Washing hands often is a research-backed practice for staying healthy.
4. Work habits that studies show make people more productive.
Taking short breaks is a research-backed practice at many offices.