Chris Drew (PhD)

Dr. Chris Drew is the founder of the Helpful Professor. He holds a PhD in education and has published over 20 articles in scholarly journals. He is the former editor of the Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education. [Image Descriptor: Photo of Chris]

25 Isolationism Examples

Isolationism is a foreign policy approach in which a nation prioritizes its own interests by limiting its involvement in international affairs (Urbatsch, 2010; Vernon, 2016). By keeping interventions to a minimum, countries adhering to this principle tend to focus more on domestic affairs. A substantial example is the United States in the early 20th Century

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25 Trade-Off Examples

A trade-off is a concept depicting the process of giving up one thing for another. This action is generally taken when you cannot satisfy two desirable options simultaneously. In simple terms, a trade-off is making a choice (Abel, 2018; Roff & Fairbairn, 2007). For instance, when you’re grocery shopping with a limited budget, you often

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25 Circumstantial Evidence Examples

Circumstantial evidence, also known as indirect evidence, refers to information or facts that, while not directly proving a claim, provide insight that can lead to a reasonable inference about a certain circumstance or event. It differs from direct evidence, which provides straightforward and unequivocal support for a claim. The term “circumstantial” comes from the Latin

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29 Direct Evidence Examples

Direct evidence is a type of evidence that directly backs up a claim without needing additional inferential reasoning. It’s the kind of evidence that “shows” rather than “suggests.” The general term ‘evidence’ refers to information used to support an argument or a claim (Cane & Tushnet, 2003; Zariski, 2014). Direct evidence, then, is this supporting

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10 Hierarchical Diffusion Examples

Hierarchical diffusion is one of six ways cultures can spread around the world (what we call ‘types of cultural diffusion’). What makes hierarchical diffusion unique is that it involves the spread of culture starting from the most powerful and influential people within the culture. Once the influential people embrace a certain culture, the rest of

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