semi-structured
Flexible but patterned
Semi-structured describes something organized loosely rather than rigidly.
Semi-structured data has some organizational properties but isn't confined to strict formats like spreadsheets or databases—JSON files and email are common examples.
A semi-structured interview follows a general outline while allowing for spontaneous follow-up questions: The researcher conducted semi-structured interviews with participants.
Lightweight data interchange format
- XMLStructured data markup language
- CSVComma-structured data file
- schemaOrganized representational structure
- fieldsExpanses for cultivation
records · metadata · formatting · parsing · tags · attributes · hierarchical · nested
Leader or instruction book
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- open-endedLacking fixed boundaries
- probingThoroughly investigating something
- qualitativeRelating to characteristics, not quantities
themes · follow-up · flexibility · rapport · respondent · topics · exploratory · prompts
Temporary exterior work platform
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
- self-directedManaging oneself without supervision
- curriculumEducational program's content plan
modules · objectives · pathways · milestones · feedback · checkpoints · exploration · mentorship
Sectioning areas by use
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
- designatedOfficially selected beforehand
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- boundariesLines marking separation
workspace · partitions · open-plan · modular · areas · flow · organization · functional
JSON
Lightweight data interchange format
- XMLStructured data markup language
- CSVComma-structured data file
- schemaOrganized representational structure
fields · records · metadata · formatting · parsing · tags · attributes · hierarchical · nested · key-value
guide
Leader or instruction book
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- open-endedLacking fixed boundaries
- probingThoroughly investigating something
qualitative · themes · follow-up · flexibility · rapport · respondent · topics · exploratory · prompts · narrative
scaffolding
Temporary exterior work platform
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
- self-directedManaging oneself without supervision
curriculum · modules · objectives · pathways · milestones · feedback · checkpoints · exploration · mentorship · outcomes
zoning
Sectioning areas by use
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
- designatedOfficially selected beforehand
- flexibleAble to bend freely
boundaries · workspace · partitions · open-plan · modular · areas · flow · organization · functional · adaptive
semi-structuredunstructured
Lacking imposed order
structured · free-form · rigid · chaotic · disorganized
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