Chapter 4 Theoretical Frameworks For Research

Question 1

Theoretical or conceptual framework

Answer 1

The basis for the development of research questions or hypothesis

Question 2

Theory

Answer 2

Set of interrelated concepts that provides a systematic view of a phenomenon
Gives researcher a logical way of collecting data

Question 3

Concepts and constructs

Answer 3

Major components of theories that convey the essential ideas or elements of a theory

Question 4

Concepts

Answer 4

Must be precisely explained and stated

Question 5

Constructs

Answer 5

Complex composites of concepts that can be identified and assessed

Question 6

Grand theory

Answer 6

Describes the discipline of nursing as a whole

Question 7

Middle range theory

Answer 7

More readily used

Question 8

Situation-specific

Answer 8

Narrow in scope; explain a small aspect of a phenomenon or a process of interest to nurses

Question 9

Qualitative designs

Answer 9

This is generated as the outcome of a research study

Theory is used a research framework