These items are designed for strategic distribution to patients throughout the study as a small gesture of appreciation.
What is the meaning of stretigic distribution? Has gesture been used here in the sense of gratitude? Please explain.
2006-08-03 20:18:39 · 2 answers · asked by Dan M 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
Strategic=Important or essential in relation to a plan of action OR Highly important to an intended objective
Distribution= The act of dispersing or the condition of being dispersed; Diffusion .
Gesture=An act or a remark made as a formality or as a sign of intention or attitude
Appreciation=Recognition of the quality, value, significance, or magnitude of people and things.
A judgment or opinion, especially a favorable one.
An expression of gratitude.
Awareness or delicate perception, especially of aesthetic qualities or values.
2006-08-03 21:23:51 · answer #1 · answered by Axe 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
they have been given the items for a reason that pertains to the nature of the study, and are chosen as a consequence of the subjects results(behaviour, possibly)
it sounds like a psychological experiment
appreciation is used in the sense of gratitude
a gesture is a gesture that can convey any meaning ,whether it be gratitude , disappointment, or whatever you want it to mean.
2006-08-03 20:34:07 · answer #2 · answered by bob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋