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what is a theory?
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it is an abstract generalization that offers a systematic explanation about how a phenomena is interrelated.
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what are concepts in a theory?
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Concepts are the building blocks of a theory
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what is a Grand theory?
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a theory that describes and explains large segments of the human experience.
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what is a Middle-range theory?
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a theory with restricted scope. They attempt to explain a phenomena e.g. self-care
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what do models deal with?
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concepts that are assembled by virtue of their relevance to a common theme
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what are Schematic models?
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a visual representation of some aspect of reality
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what is a framework?
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the overall conceptual support of a study
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what is a Theoretical framework?
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the framework if a study is based on a theory
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what is a conceptal framework?
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the framework if a study is based on a specific conceptual model
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talk about the relationship between theory and reasearch
do they help each other? how are theories and models built? |
Reciprocal and mutually beneficial
Theories and models are built inductively from observations, prior research Concepts and relationships that are validated empirically through research become the foundation for theory development |
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give one example of a conceptual model in nursing (Clista Roy)
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The Adaptation Model
It identifies adaptation of patients as a critical phenomenon. Humans are viewed as biopsychosocial adaptive systems who cope with environmental change through adaptation; nursing helps to promote client adaptation through health and illness. |
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describe the "health promotion model":
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It is a Middle-range theory developed by Nola Pender.
Health promotion entails activities directed toward developing resources that maintain or enhance a person’s well being. |
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Talk about "theories" and qualitative research
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They are usually embedded in qualitative research tradition (ethnography, phenomenology).
Grounded theory methods – designed to facilitate generation of a theory that is grounded in actual observations (inductive process) Systematic reviews on specific topic |
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Talk about "theories" and quantitative research
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There is "testing" of a theory.
quantitative researchers deduce implications and develop research hypotheses (prediction of the way in which variables would be interrelated if theory was correct). |
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what is construct validity?
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conceptual adequacy of instruments that measure abstract human traits
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why is construct validity important?
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You need to make sure you are using a tool that you are supposed to be using.
ex: "depression" scale has to be apropriate to depression. |
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when you are Developing a Framework in a Quantitative Study, which type of reasoning do you use?
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inductive - from particular observations to broader generalizations
For example: I see lots of X, maybe we could do a study and see is this is happening elsewhere |
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what do you look at when you are Critiquing Frameworks in QUALITATIVE Research Reports?
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You determine if the theory seems logical, conceptualization is insightful, evidence is solid and convincing
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what do you look at when you are Critiquing Frameworks in QUANTITATIVE Research Reports?
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look for the absence or presence of a framework, appropriateness of a framework and make sure the hypothesis flows from a theory.
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