characteristic of a theory

Question 1

list all characteristics

Answer 1

Systematic, logical, coherent
Creatively structured
Tentative, simple but broad in nature
Source of hypothesis
Direct and enhance practice
enrich knowledge
Must be consistent

Question 2

step-by-step process; There must be proper sequencing of ideas and propositions or theoretical assertions.

Answer 2

systematic

Question 3

There must be orderly reasoning and no
contradictions between and among the concepts.

Answer 3

logical and coherent

Question 4

helps us to think gaps that could be improved in the future ; Concepts are the building blocks of a theory and there are mental images resulting from one’s experiences and perceptions.

Answer 4

creatively structured ideas

Question 5

there might be possible changes; It is still open for revisions as new evidence emerges ; As further research and studies are done and as they are enriched by practice, theory can change.

Answer 5

tentative

Question 6

anything can be written and studied as a theory.

Answer 6

simple but broad

Question 7

Once loopholes or gaps are seen, these can serve as a hypothesis ; Further studies can be conducted ; Hypotheses found in theories can be elaborated
through further tests.

Answer 7

source of hypothesis

Question 8

This is where facts are presented ;

Answer 8

enrich knowledge

Question 9

These theories that we are about to study would give us the executing nursing care to patients ; Serves as guide with our actions.

Answer 9

to direct and enhance practice

Question 10

Theories must be consistent with other validated theories, laws and principles but will leave open unanswered issues that need to be tested.

Answer 10

must be consistent