Appendix A: Glossary of terms
| Term | Definition | Brief definition |
|---|---|---|
| defining attributes | A cluster of features or characteristics most frequently associated with the concept. (Walker & Avant, 2005) Synonym: Key characteristic | A cluster of features or characteristics most frequently associated with the concept. (Walker & Avant, 2005) Synonym: Key characteristic |
| diffusion | The spread or uptake of new ideas or innovation (Rogers, 2003; as cited in Bajnok et al., 2018) | The spread or uptake of new ideas or innovation (Rogers, 2003; as cited in Bajnok et al., 2018) |
| dissemination | “The active spread of new practices to the target audience using planned strategies”. (Nilsen, 2020, p. 53) | The active spread of new practices to the target audience using planned strategies. (Nilsen, 2020, p. 53) |
| dot voting | A method of voting or ranking priorities in which each participant is has a limited number of dots to indicate their preferences. (Ontario.ca, 2020) | A method of voting or ranking priorities in which each participant is has a limited number of dots to indicate their preferences. (Ontario.ca, 2020) |
