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Identify the concept of interest and associated expressions (including surrogate terms).
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Identify and select an appropriate realm (setting and sample) for data collection.
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Collect data relevant to identify
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The attributes of the concept; and
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The contextual basis of the concept, including interdisciplinary, sociocultural, and temporal (Antecedent and consequences) variations.
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Analyze data regarding the above characteristics of the concept.
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Identify an exemplar of the concept if appropriate.
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Identify implications, hypotheses, and implications for further development of the concept [14].