scientificallysupportedapproaches
nounUK /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪkli səˈpɔːtɪd əˈprəʊtʃɪz/
US /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪkli səˈpɔːrtɪd əˈproʊtʃɪz/
Ways of doing things that science says really work.
The teacher uses scientifically supported approaches to help kids learn to read.
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2. Methods in medicine that have been tested and shown to help patients.
Doctors prefer scientifically supported approaches when treating the flu.
3. Teaching strategies that studies have shown to improve learning.
The school adopted scientifically supported approaches for math class.
4. Ways of solving problems that rely on careful testing rather than guesses.
Engineers use scientifically supported approaches to make bridges safe.