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Showing 1 to 20 of 90 for “"Concept Development"”.
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An investigation of self concept development in young children
… determine whether a systematic program for the development of self concept in young children would produce measurable changes toward positive self concept. The intent was to identify and to assess the alteration of children's perceptions of themselves during a controlled attempt to provide …
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A systems engineering approach to the concept development process
Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management, 1995, and Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 1995.
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Concept development and evaluation of air-borne traffic displays.
Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 1971.
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A model-based systems engineering framework for concept development
The development of increasingly complex, innovative systems under greater constraints has been the trend over the past several decades. In order to be successful, organizations must develop products that meet customer needs more effectively than the competitors' alternatives. The development of …
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Reading the Environment: An Approach to Language and Concept Development
Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-12T19:56:22Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 8009098.pdf: 10427915 bytes, checksum: f8a51e78d033c45467fe665298a2fa4c (MD5) Previous issue date: 1979
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Set-based design rules and implementation methods in concept development phase
… methodologies that organizations employ during concept development cycles. These range from agile, waterfall, point-based designs etc. One of the emerging such methodologies is called Set-Based Design (SBD). There has been flurry of research conducted into SBD process. Most of the documentations …
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The influence of significant others on adolescents' academic self-concept development
… study investigates adolescents' academic self-concept development as influenced by adolescents' perception of their academic ability by significant others. Data for the descriptive research were gathered by administering to the population of an upper-socioeconomic suburban high school a …
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Residencies with Resonance: A case for pragmatism in design-led concept development
… move this vision forward, this study employs the concept development of a design residency as a lens through which the traditional and emerging frameworks of design can be viewed to foster a discussion on the agency of design within a cultural organisation.<br/><br/>This investigation uses an …
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An Approach to Concept Development for Compliant Mechanisms Possessing High Coefficients of Restitution
… generation and evaluation of compliant mechanism concepts for use in impact applications where a high COR is required. This approach is based loosely on common general concept development processes found in literature. This thesis describes the process of including the use of lumped mass or …
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Concept development for lightweight binary-actuated robotic devices, with application to space systems
… systems to be feasible. This thesis develops new concepts that may potentially enable the design of self-transforming space explorers. The vision of this research is to integrate compliant bistable mechanisms with large numbers of binary-actuated embedded smart materials. Compliant mechanisms are …
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Kindergarteners' Concept Development in Science and Literacy Learning Through Concept-Oriented Reading Instruction (CORI)
… <p>This qualitative case study examined science concept and literacy learning along with engagement of the students in a Kindergarten class in which science and literacy instruction was integrated through Concept-Oriented Reading Instruction (CORI). CORI is an instructional framework created to …
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Concept development, mechanical design, manufacturing and experimental testing for a cannon-launched reconnaissance vehicle
Thesis (M. Eng.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 1998.
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Exploratory research into IT's support of organisational agility : concept development and pilot testing of an assessment instrument
This exploratory research is aimed at the development of a conceptual model and assessment instrument to assess the extent to which IT supports organisational agility. The concepts of uncertainty, flexibility and agility are reviewed and a synthesis of concepts is undertaken to form the agility …
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A comparative study of the relationship between self-concept development and the school setting in sixth grade students
Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Kansas, Education, 1984.
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Application of the Best-Example Theory of Categorization to Concept Development and Communication Training With Severely Handicapped Students
The effect of object selection on the development of generalized object categories, and generalized labeling of objects within categories, was investigated with severely handicapped students. Development of object categories was monitored through manual sign training. The effectiveness of three …
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The relationship of manipulative materials to achievement in three areas of fourth-grade mathematics: computation, concept development and problem-solving
… in improving achievement in computation, concept-formation, and problem-solving in fourth-grade mathematics. This study examined whether manipulative materials had greater impact when used to introduce a concept, to reinforce a concept, or both to introduce and to reinforce a concept. The …
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New engine concept development process: from green field to friction assessment for cam-roller follower valvetrain system, through an integrate engine designmethodology
New engine concept development process: from green field to friction assessment for cam-roller follower valvetrain system, through an integrate engine design methodology
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Spinoza’s theory of emotion in relation to Vygotsky’s psychology and Damasio’s neuroscience
… thesis I consider the function of emotion in concept development as conceived by Lev Vygotsky. I offer an argument for considering mental concepts as the material product of emotional activity and social relations mediated by speech. I argue for a conception of mental development as arising at …
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A cultural-historical analysis of Grade 9 History curriculum and its pedagogical resources for learners' conceptual development
… teachers' guides) outline knowledge focused on concept development in learners. The development of concepts requires learners' mediation in the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) where consideration and subsequent linkage of three knowledge forms namely: scientific concepts, everyday concepts …
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