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Because technology-based is not a permanent compound in Webster's, you can apply the rules outlined in the Publication Manual and in this blog post. I'm not sure how you're using the phrase,
but technology-based is likely a compound modifier (two words that work together to create a single concept that describes a noun; e.g.,
technology-based company), so it needs a hyphen.
Commented Jun 13, 2017 on Hyphenation Station: Using Compound Adjectives at APA Style 6th Edition Blog
Hyphenation Station: Using Compound Adjectives
by Claire Merenda Most of us know what an adjective is. And many of us might remember learning about compound words, too. But what is a compound adjective? Compound adjectives are two or more connected words acting as one modifier (e.g., client-centered or all-inclusive). These words work toget...
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Hi Angela! APA Style defers to
Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary for permanent compounds, and the dictionary lists this one as an open compound:
time frame.
Commented Jun 8, 2017 on Hyphenation Station: Using Compound Adjectives at APA Style 6th Edition Blog
Hyphenation Station: Using Compound Adjectives
by Claire Merenda Most of us know what an adjective is. And many of us might remember learning about compound words, too. But what is a compound adjective? Compound adjectives are two or more connected words acting as one modifier (e.g., client-centered or all-inclusive). These words work toget...
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