The specific method specified by a computer operating system or program through which a programmer can make requests to the operating system of another application. An API can be differentiated with a graphical user interface (GUI) or a command interface, which are direct user interfaces to an operating system or a program (see also graphical… Continue reading Application Program Interface (API)
Application Integration
The process of bringing data or functions from one application together with those of another application using real-time or near real-time communication. Integration involves the ability to use interfaces employed by different applications.
Application
Short for application program, which is a software program designed to perform a specific function directly for the user or, in some cases, for another software program. Examples of applications include database programs, word processors, and graphics tools.
Aggregate data
Data that have been combined in collective or summary form
Virtual Simulation
Etym. virtual (adj.) The meaning “being something in essence or effect, though not actually or in fact” is from mid-15c., probably via sense of “capable of producing a certain effect” (early 15c.). Computer sense of “not physically existing but made to appear by software” is attested from 1959. Etym. simulation (n.) noun of action from… Continue reading Virtual Simulation
Virtual Reality Simulation
Etym. virtual (adj.) The meaning “being something in essence or effect, though not actually or in fact” is from mid-15c., probably via sense of “capable of producing a certain effect” (early 15c.). Computer sense of “not physically existing but made to appear by software” is attested from 1959. Etym. reality (n.) 1540s, “quality of being… Continue reading Virtual Reality Simulation
Virtual Reality Environment
Etym. virtual (adj.) The meaning “being something in essence or effect, though not actually or in fact” is from mid-15c., probably via sense of “capable of producing a certain effect” (early 15c.). Computer sense of “not physically existing but made to appear by software” is attested from 1959. Etym. reality (n.) 1540s, “quality of being… Continue reading Virtual Reality Environment
Virtual Reality
Etym. virtual (adj.) The meaning “being something in essence or effect, though not actually or in fact” is from mid-15c., probably via sense of “capable of producing a certain effect” (early 15c.). Computer sense of “not physically existing but made to appear by software” is attested from 1959. Etym. reality (n.) 1540s, “quality of being… Continue reading Virtual Reality
Virtual Patient
Etym. virtual (adj.) The meaning “being something in essence or effect, though not actually or in fact” is from mid-15c., probably via sense of “capable of producing a certain effect” (early 15c.). Computer sense of “not physically existing but made to appear by software” is attested from 1959. Etym. patient (n.) “suffering or sick person… Continue reading Virtual Patient
Typology
Etym. typology (n.) “doctrine of symbols,” 1845, from Greek typos. Related: Typological; typologically Definition The classification of different educational methods or equipment; for example, 3-dimensional models, computer software, standardized patients, partial-task trainers, or high-fidelity patient simulators (Meakim et al., 2013). See also: MODALITY, SIMULATED/SYNTHETIC LEARNING METHOD