March 18, 2010, 11:15
KallehTrajectory
I was in a meeting where we were coming up with some objectives, and someone suggested this:
"Determine if there is a difference in the clinical learning trajectory over time."
Someone said, "Well,
trajectory implies time, but I see your point; most people don't understand that."
Thoughts?
March 18, 2010, 13:55
goofy"Determine if there is a difference in the clinical learning trajectory."
Without "over time", it's not clear to me what difference I'm supposed to look for.
A literal trajectory happens over time, but a figurative trajectory doesn't have to.
This message has been edited. Last edited by: goofy, March 18, 2010, 14:37
<Proofreader>It's either an execution or a space launch.
March 18, 2010, 18:36
GeoffAny moving object has a trajectory according to my understanding. Used methaphorically, as in this case, I think "over time" makes sense.
March 18, 2010, 18:41
KallehThe more I think about it, the more I agree. In fact, I don't think "clinical learning trajectory" is clear.
March 18, 2010, 18:59
wordmaticObviously somebody thought "learning curve" wasn't fancy enough.
Wordmatic