Lecture 4: chapter 7

Question 1

what is research based on?

Answer 1

theory

Question 2

define theory

Answer 2

a set of abstract concepts and statements that present a view of a phenomenon

Question 3

theory is the initial inspiration for research study

Answer 3

true

Question 4

what does research accomplish?

Answer 4

determines if a theory is correct

Question 5

elements of theory

Answer 5

1) concepts
2) conceptual definition
3) statement (proposition)
4) map/ model

Question 6

define concept

Answer 6

the most basic element of theory that describes and names an idea (therefore turning it into a separate identity)

Question 7

example of a concept

Answer 7

social support

Question 8

describe conceptual definition

Answer 8

referred to as connotative as it includes associated meanings

Question 9

what does operational definition entail?

Answer 9

suggests that the concept can be manipulated (variables and interventions)

Question 10

what is a statement?

Answer 10

clarifies the type of relationship that exists between or among concepts

Question 11

how are statements of relationships tested?

Answer 11

through research

Question 12

what does testing a theory entail?

Answer 12

determining the truth of each statement in theory

Question 13

what is a map/model?

Answer 13

graphically shows the interrelationships of the concepts and relational statements (diagrams)

Question 14

define framework

Answer 14

a brief explanation of a theory or portions of a theory to be tested in a study

Question 15

the type of framework that is not fully developed and has no clear description

Answer 15

implicit

Question 16

grand nursing theories

Answer 16

these are more abstract nursing theories because it encompasses nursing actions and patient response in multiple settings

Question 17

example of a grand nursing theory

Answer 17

Imogene King’s Theory of Goal Attainment

Question 18

middle nursing theories

Answer 18

• describe experiences
• are less abstract than grand nursing theories
• more closely linked to clinical practice and research

Question 19

example of a middle-range theory

Answer 19

Mishel’s Uncertainty of Illness Theory

Question 20

tentative theory

Answer 20

a framework that is newly proposed

or a synthesis of concepts and relationships from multiple theories

Question 21

define philosophies

Answer 21

truths or principles of being, knowledge, or conduct

Question 22

define assumption

Answer 22

statements that are taken for granted or considered true with no further question

Question 23

define scientific theories

Answer 23

theories of genetics or pathophysiology supported by extensive evidence

they are relational statements that may be called laws

Question 24

define construct

Answer 24

a broader category of ideas that may encompass several concepts