theoretical perspective

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a way of thinking about a topic, usually used when choosing a particular viewpoint for making sense of a research focus and for analysing data collected

When researching complex phenomena there may be multiple relevant perspectives, and one may be selected according to the purpose and priorities of a study.

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Former school and college science teacher, teacher educator, research supervisor, and research methods lecturer. Emeritus Professor of Science Education at the University of Cambridge.