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multisite

multisite

4.9
A research study that takes place in more than one place to include more people
  • noun
  • /ˈmʌltiˌsaɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : estudio multisite
  • Multisite RCTs use several independent research teams in varying locations among diverse populations.
  • multisite study using

Examples

  • Our study characterized spatial gradients of outdoor air quality through a multisite, neighborhood-scale air sampling study during summer 2005.

    Academic text (2010)
  • This article relates some preliminary findings from an in-progress multisite study using the MFP approach.

    Academic text (1994)
  • Our multisite, multimethod, outcomes-based evaluation faced several methodological challenges.

    Academic text (2010)
  • To our knowledge, this study is the first multisite evaluation conducted to assess the prevalence of in vitro T. vaginalis resistance in the United States.

    Academic text (2012)
  • A multisite design was established to add greater diversity to the nature of the sites and participants to aid in greater applicability to other situations (Merriam, 2002).

    Academic text (2008)
  • Data from a multisite, clinic-based study of sexually active women in the United States indicated that prevalence was highest among those aged 14–19 years (60).

    Blog text (15)
  • This study contributes to the field by demonstrating that a multimethod, multisite evaluation can document the impact of school health centers on utilization and self-reported health outcomes, despite variations in sites. Such information can be vital for counties and school districts seeking to understand the value of such services to the system as a whole.

    Academic text (2010)
  • A randomized, two-group, multisite design was used with a pretest-posttest measurement for the knowledge evaluation and a posttest measurement only for the perceptions of barriers evaluation.

    Academic text (2004)
  • In a qualitative study of the adoption of evidence-based practice in the context of two CTN clinical trials, we interviewed 29 participants from seven organizational levels of the multisite study organization about post-trial adoption, their role in the clinical trial, and interactions between the research initiative and clinic staff and setting.

    Academic text (2008)
  • The multisite study aimed to recruit participants from different regions to improve the reliability of the results.

Synonyms

multicenter
vsmultisite
  • Specialized
1 5.3

A study done at several places at the same time, often hospitals or universities

is done across multiple locations to increase sample size or diversity

How Many

multisite
  • Specialized
4.9
multicenter
  • Specialized
1 5.3

Surface Forms

multisite singular
multisites plural

Morphology

multisite = site (transparent) = multi + site

The meaning is directly built from 'multi-' plus 'site', referring to a study conducted at more than one location.

Etymology

Multisite comes from multi- 'many' and site 'place', so a multisite study is a research project done in 'many places' to get results from more people or different groups.