Chapter 04: Theoretical Frameworks for Research

Chapter 04: Theoretical Frameworks for Research

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. Which phrase correctly defines a theory?

a.	The operational definition of the study’s conceptual framework
b.	The assumptions and beliefs of the worldview of the researcher
c.	A set of interrelated concepts that provides a systematic view of a phenomenon
d.	A researcher’s best guess of the direction of the relationship between variables

 

 

ANS:  C

 

	Feedback
A	The operational definition of the study specifies how the findings will be measured.
B	The assumptions and beliefs of the worldview of the researcher is the paradigm or philosophical framework of the researcher.
C	A theory is a set of interrelated concepts that provides a systematic view of a phenomenon.
D	The researcher’s best guess of the direction of the relationship between variables is a hypothesis.

 

 

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2. In which way are theory and practice interrelated for the hospital-based nurse researcher?

a.	Practice is the operational definition of theory.
b.	Practice provides the opportunity to test theory.
c.	Theory provides the evidence on which practice is based.
d.	Theory generates questions that are used to refine practice.

 

 

ANS:  B

 

	Feedback
A	Theory is abstract and is not operationally defined as practice.
B	Practice environments provide settings in which to test theory.
C	Theory is a guide for research, and research provides evidence for practice.
D	Research helps to refine questions related to practice.

 

 

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3. Which nursing theory is classified as a Grand Nursing Theory?

a.	Polk’s Theory of Resilience
b.	Mishel’s Uncertainty in Illness Theory
c.	Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory
d.	Im’s Theory of Caucasians’ Cancer Pain Experience

 

 

ANS:  C

 

	Feedback
A	Polk’s Theory of Resilience is considered a Middle-Range Nursing Theory because it contains a limited number of concepts and is focused on a limited aspect of reality.
B	Michel’s Uncertainty in Illness Theory is considered a Middle-Range Nursing Theory for the reasons described for option A.
C	Orem’s theory is a Grand Nursing Theory since it is an all-inclusive conceptual structure that includes views on person, health, and environment.
D	Im’s Theory of Caucasians’ Cancer Pain Experience is considered a Situation-Specific Nursing Theory because it is narrow in scope and explains a small aspect of the phenomena of interest to nurses.

 

 

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4. Situation-specific nursing theories are becoming more popular in nursing research for which of these reasons?

a.	Increased emphasis on evidence-based practice
b.	Increased need for broad and generalizable models to explain phenomena
c.	Decreased resources for funding of grand theory development
d.	Decreased use of theories borrowed from other disciplines

 

 

ANS:  A

 

	Feedback
A	Situation-specific theories provide closer links between theory and practice, which is important because of the increased demand for evidence-based practice.
B	At present, there is no increase in need for grand nursing theories that are generalizable across populations, health, and environments.
C	Resources for funding grand theory development in nursing have always been limited.
D	Nursing frequently borrows concepts, models, and theories from many other disciplines.

 

 

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