multi-year study

[ˈmʌl.ti jɪr ˈstʌd.i]
nounpl: multi-year studies
estudo plurianual
1. A research project or investigation that spans multiple years in duration, designed to track changes, trends, or outcomes over an extended period
The multi-year study tracked the health outcomes of thousands of patients to understand long-term effects of the treatment.
O estudo plurianual acompanhou os resultados de saúde de milhares de pacientes para compreender os efeitos de longo prazo do tratamento.
2. A longitudinal research effort conducted over several consecutive years to gather comprehensive data and draw meaningful conclusions
This multi-year study examines climate change patterns across different regions of the world.
Este estudo plurianual examina os padrões de mudança climática em diferentes regiões do mundo.
Multi-year studies are highly valued in both Brazilian and American academic institutions as they provide robust data for peer-reviewed publications. In Brazil, funding for such projects often comes from CNPq (Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico), while in the USA, grants from NIH, NSF, or private foundations are common sources of support. These studies are considered more credible and impactful than short-term research in medical, environmental, and social science fields.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
longitudinal studylong-term studymulti-year researchextended studysustained research project
Antonyms / Antônimos
short-term studycross-sectional studyone-time studybrief research

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estudo plurianual
Standard term used in academic and scientific contexts
Rio de Janeiro
estudo de vários anos
More colloquial alternative to plurianual
São Paulo
estudo plurianual
Preferred in academic institutions and research centers
Portugal
estudo de múltiplos anos
Portuguese usage tends to favor 'múltiplos' over 'plurianual'

Related Words

research methodologylongitudinal datacohort studyresearch projectdata collectionhypothesis testing

Related Idioms & Phrases

long haul study
years in the making
sustained research effort
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