Define the following
terms:
[ 1 ] Cross-disciplinary: is such that it explains
aspects of a discipline in terms of a different one. For example, the physics
of music. Separated, both physics and music are vastly different disciplines in
many aspects. However, studying the "physics of music" refers to the
study of music, but in more scientific (physics-wise) terms. In practice,
cross-disciplinary skills enable one to have a wide range of skill repertoire,
thus is not bounded by only 1 type of discipline.
[ 2 ] Inter-disciplinary: refers to research or study of
2 or more different disciplines. This study method consciously applies
methodology and language of the different disciplines to examine a central
topic or issue or theme. The concepts integrated from these different disciplines
result in a synthesised or co-ordinated coherent whole.
[ 3 ] Trans-disciplinary (transdisciplinary): is a
method whereby it involves more than 1 disciplinary, often crossing the
boundaries of these different disciplines. It is interconnected and can be
applied across all subjects and applied to real life Transdisciplinary learning
explores a relevant issue that involves the perspectives of multiple
disciplines, thus gaining new knowledge and deeper understanding.
[ 4 ] Qualitative Research: is about exploring I believe
with the issues and understanding phenomena. It involves the analysis of any
unstructured data such as literature reviews, survey responses, audio
recordings, pictures, etc. Its aim is to gather in-depth understanding of human
behaviour, and the reasoning behind it. Unlike quantitative research,
qualitative research is interested in conducting in-depth studies of smaller
populations and groups.
[ 5 ] Ethnographic Studies Research: is the study of
cultures through close observation, reading, and interpretation. Ethnographic
researchers conduct fieldwork in the very culture they are studying, to
recognize traits that make up that culture. This research method consists of
detailed analysis of social practices, and is qualitative and subjective.
A diagram to visually represent some of the terms:
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References:
[1] Wikipedia ;
PreventElderAbuse
[3] Greenwich.wikispaces ; Wikipedia ; Kisnet
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