For while all three have been engaged in "clarification of meaning" they have done so in different and distinctive ways; and the resulting divergences in conceptions of philosophical method have not yet been reconciled.
Clarification of meaning through re-iteration of candidates' responses or asking for further elaboration on short "yes" or "no" answers became a main function of the interviewer in the semi-structured interview process.
Ask what jargon means: Where jargon exists in application guidelines, don't be reluctant to ask for clarification on meaning as this will not only demonstrate a willingness to get it right, but it will also save time for both yourself and the funder in assessing your application.
Editor's note: a small clarification of meaning was made to the final paragraph of this article at 18 30 on January 21 2009 at the request of the author.
Triangulation first serves as clarification of meaning.
If a formula or a slogan is wanted, it is easy enough to say that these writers (like Russell, Moore, and Wittgenstein before them) are engaged in clarification of meaning..
Semi-structured interviews ensure focus and structure in the interview, whilst enabling flexibility to probe informant responses for detail, clarification of meaning or examples.
It is a measure with the six dimensions resource activation, problem actuation, mastery, clarification of meaning, emotional bond, with three items each and agreement on collaboration, which comprises the aspects tasks and goals, with six items.
One particular psychometric issue that requires clarification in this respect is clarification of what constitutes a clinically meaning change for these measures.
The semi-structured format allowed for discussion of emergent topics and clarification of meanings throughout interviews.
