In group, we collectively defined "affinity" by determining similarities between each of our definitions. These similarities, in addition to the context of our research project, helped us define "affinity" in our own way.
Affinity - a close attraction or similarity between characteristics and attributes
After determining an understandable defintion for "affinity," each individual applied this meaning while organizing their own research to help determine two things:
1. Which research questions are satisfactorily answered?
2. Which research questions still need to be investigated?
Lastly, the answers to the above questions should be used to drive the next phase of their research.