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NUR 408 Exam One

Theoretical Frameworks for Research

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What is a theory? a set of interrelated concepts that provide a systematic view of a phenomenon
What is a model? graphic representation of a theory or phenomenon
What is a concept? image or symbolic representation of an abstract idea
T or F: A concept may be abstract or concrete? true
What does conceptual mean? description of the general meaning of the concept (abstract)
What does operational mean? description of exactly how the concept will be measured (instruments)
What is a conceptual/theoretical framework? identifies interrelated concepts and their relationships to each other
What is a grand theory? describes the discipline of nursing as a whole
What are components to grand theories? conceptual model, abstract, hard to relate to research and practice
What is an example of a grand theory? Florence Nightingale
What is a middle range theory? describes a smaller number of related concepts of interest to nursing
What are components to middle range theories? concrete/realistic, easier to use in research and practice
What type of theory is used the most in research? middle range theory
What is an example of a middle range theory? Pender's Health Promotion Model
What is a situation-specific/micro-range theory? explains a narrow aspect of phenomena of interest to nursing
What are components to situation-specific/micro-range theories? very narrow and only apply to specific situations, may be easier to apply in specific situation or research study
What is an example of a situation-specific/micro-range theory? theory of chronic sorrow
How can theories be used in research? to generate research, as a framework, and to test research
What is theory-generating research? when the purpose of research study is to explore a phenomenon, identify and describe concepts, and develop a theory
What is theory as a framework? data's collected about concepts/ideas in the theory; research describes relationship between concepts in the theory
What is the most common use for theory in research? as a framework
What is theory-testing research? a hypothesis is designed based on the theory, research is intended to evaluate whether the theory is correct or usable in practice
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