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• Techniques of expanded definition

  • Illustration
  • Comparison
  • Description
• Part of a research paper where you can find the meaning of the terminologies used in the study.


  definitions of term
• A form of thesaurus that requires a reader to look first into alphabetical index to find the entry.


  traditional/ index
• An entry element of a dictionary tells you that a word with special meaning when used in a particular field.


  restrictive label
• A type of definition that is based on the dictionary, thesaurus, or other online source.


  Technical
• Part of a research paper that explains how the study was conducted.


  methodology
• A type of research that refers to the fundamental or pure research that aims to expand knowledge and increase understanding of fundamental principles. 


  basic research
• A type of research that aimed to generate or to acquire new knowledge to improve practices.


  applied research
• A term that refers to a brief overview of a research study.


  abstract
• A method in research that is used to define the term based on the dictionary and other published references.


  conceptual
• It offers an extended analysis and illustration of a concept that might be frequently misunderstood.


  expanded definitions
• A term in research that includes the list of all sources used in the study.


  appendices
• Part of a research paper shows the outcome of the study. 


  result
• It is known as the systematic and comprehensive investigation to contribute to an existing body of knowledge.


  research
• Part of a research paper that presents a background information, scope, and facts of the research.


  introduction
• A definition that explains an unfamiliar words using synonyms or antonyms introduced by or, etc.


  informal definitions
• A technique of expanded definition that defines the component parts using a word that creates a picture in the reader's mind.


  description
• A technique of expanded definition that shows how the topic is similar to others in class. 


  comparison
• A technique of expanded definition provides a picture or image that is used to clarify a text. 


  illustration
• sharing a word's origin


  etymology
• discussing how topic in question functions, including any special materials.


  principles of operation
• showing how the topic fits into a larger category.


  classification
• A sampling technique method used in a group that gets treatment in the intervention process.


  experimental
• A method of research uses a manual analysis in organizing data through grouping of common themes.


  qualitative
• explains or describes how the term is applied and measured in the study. (specific)

  operational definition
• usually expressed in numbers and graphs. it is used to test or confirm theories and assumptions


  quantitative
• how the situations came about and what effects it may have.


  cause and effect
• discussing the history of the term.


  historical references
• comparing to dissimilar topics


  analogy
• defining a term by explaining what the concept is not; how the topic differs in other class.


  contrast/negation
• found at the end of the word.


  suffix
• found at the beginning of the word.


  prefix
• telling a story or example that illustrates the term.


  examples or anecdotes