Across
- 3. A field or sphere, as of thought or activity, regarded as a distinct, comprehensive system
- 6. Is a particular method of doing an activity, usually a method that involves practical skills.
- 7. Is a model of something, or a very clear and typical example of something.
- 10. Is a discrete group of people, animals or things that can be identified by at least one common characteristic for the purposes of data collection and analysis.
- 12. Teaching philosophy based on the concept that learning (cognition) is the result of 'mental construction' - students construct their own understanding by reflecting on their personal experiences, and by relating the new knowledge with what they already know.
- 13. a plausible or scientifically acceptable general principle or body of principles offered to explain phenomena.
- 14. A philosophical system founded by Auguste Comte, concerned with positive facts and phenomena, and excluding speculation upon ultimate causes or origins.
- 16. Is observing the world by watching, listening, observing, and recording.
Down
- 1. A state’s performance in a given research field was compared to other states’ performances in the same research field.
- 2. Is the study of being.
- 4. Is the philosophical framework within which the research is conducted or the foundation upon which the research is based.
- 5. Relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something rather than its quality. ‘quantitative analysis’.
- 8. Is the study of knowledge and justified belief.
- 9. Is a type of scientific research that consists of an investigation that seeks answers to a question.
- 11. A supposition or explanation (theory) that is provisionally accepted in order to interpret certain events or phenomena, and to provide guidance for further investigation.
- 15. Is considered a reflection of the research questions, framework of inquiry, including variables, and research designs developed as part of the grant activities.