Question 1

Which statement best describes the concept of specification adequacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The clarity of connections between the conceptual model, the theory, and the empirical indicators 
B)  The amount of information about the conceptual model that is used to construct the C-T-E structure 
C)  The adherence of the theory research to universally recognized and defined research standards 
D)  The extent to which a theory is socially and theoretically important 
A)  The clarity of connections between the conceptual model, the theory, and the empirical indicators 
B)  The amount of information about the conceptual model that is used to construct the C-T-E structure 
C)  The adherence of the theory research to universally recognized and defined research standards 
D)  The extent to which a theory is socially and theoretically important B

Question 2

Which step in the process of C-T-E structure evaluation is concerned with evaluating empirical research methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Step 1 
B)  Step 2 
C)  Step 3 
D)  Step 5 
A)  Step 1 
B)  Step 2 
C)  Step 3 
D)  Step 5 C

Question 3

Why are empirical indicators used to test theory concepts and propositions?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are free from the testing biases and errors of most measuring devices. 
B)  They offer a more complete representation of nursing concerns than other tools. 
C)  They function as real-world proxies for phenomena that aren't directly observable. 
D)  They reduce the amount of time it takes to gather data and test the theory. 
A)  They are free from the testing biases and errors of most measuring devices. 
B)  They offer a more complete representation of nursing concerns than other tools. 
C)  They function as real-world proxies for phenomena that aren't directly observable. 
D)  They reduce the amount of time it takes to gather data and test the theory. C

Question 4

Which is not one of the criteria used to evaluate a theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Linkage 
B)  Internal consistency 
C)  Parsimony 
D)  Significance 
A)  Linkage 
B)  Internal consistency 
C)  Parsimony 
D)  Significance

Question 5

Horace is taking part in a research study and has been asked to evaluate the C-T-E structures used by the study to generate theory. During his evaluation, Horace discovers that the study's findings reveal a major flaw in the propositions used by the conceptual model being studied. Based on his findings, which statement is true about the research findings?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are not operationally adequate. 
B)  They are not parsimonious. 
C)  They are not legitimate. 
D)  They are not empirically adequate. 
A)  They are not operationally adequate. 
B)  They are not parsimonious. 
C)  They are not legitimate. 
D)  They are not empirically adequate.

Question 6

Which statement best represents one of the arguments against linking a conceptual nursing model to an existing theory from another discipline?

Accepted Answer

A)  The application of the borrowed theory to the nursing context ignores the nuances under which the theory was developed. 
B)  The assumptions of the borrowed theory are not directly transferable to a patient-care setting. 
C)  The validity of the borrowed theory has not been proven via systematic use in the nursing discipline. 
D)  The philosophical assumptions of the borrowed theory and the nursing model may not be congruent. 
A)  The application of the borrowed theory to the nursing context ignores the nuances under which the theory was developed. 
B)  The assumptions of the borrowed theory are not directly transferable to a patient-care setting. 
C)  The validity of the borrowed theory has not been proven via systematic use in the nursing discipline. 
D)  The philosophical assumptions of the borrowed theory and the nursing model may not be congruent.

Question 7

Which phrase most accurately defines conceptual models?

Accepted Answer

A)  Statements or phrases that capture the essence of something 
B)  Abstract general work from which theories are derived 
C)  Statements about one or more concepts 
D)  Diverse research works that form the basis of practice 
A)  Statements or phrases that capture the essence of something 
B)  Abstract general work from which theories are derived 
C)  Statements about one or more concepts 
D)  Diverse research works that form the basis of practice

Question 8

In order for a theory to be empirically adequate, what must it do or be?

Accepted Answer

A)  It must yield reliable and valid quantitative data. 
B)  It must be completely congruent with the theory concepts and propositions. 
C)  It must reveal no major flaws in the conceptual model or its propositions. 
D)  It must yield dependable and credible qualitative data. 
A)  It must yield reliable and valid quantitative data. 
B)  It must be completely congruent with the theory concepts and propositions. 
C)  It must reveal no major flaws in the conceptual model or its propositions. 
D)  It must yield dependable and credible qualitative data.

Question 9

Which phrase provides context to a nursing theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  A health-related condition or event of interest 
B)  The C-T-E model used to test the theory 
C)  A nurse or research group studying the theory 
D)  The conceptual framework upon which the theory is based 
A)  A health-related condition or event of interest 
B)  The C-T-E model used to test the theory 
C)  A nurse or research group studying the theory 
D)  The conceptual framework upon which the theory is based

Question 10

Which statement does not describe one of the primary ways in which theory generation and theory testing differ from one another?

Accepted Answer

A)  Theory development yields descriptive theories and theory testing yields descriptive, explanatory, or predictive theories. 
B)  Theory development moves from conceptual model to empirical indicator to theory in the C-T-E structure and theory testing moves from conceptual model to theory to empirical indicators. 
C)  Theory development relies on deductive reasoning and theory testing relies on inductive reasoning. 
D)  Theory development utilizes descriptive research and theory testing utilizes descriptive, correlational, or experimental research. 
A)  Theory development yields descriptive theories and theory testing yields descriptive, explanatory, or predictive theories. 
B)  Theory development moves from conceptual model to empirical indicator to theory in the C-T-E structure and theory testing moves from conceptual model to theory to empirical indicators. 
C)  Theory development relies on deductive reasoning and theory testing relies on inductive reasoning. 
D)  Theory development utilizes descriptive research and theory testing utilizes descriptive, correlational, or experimental research.

Which statement best describes the concept of specification adequacy?

Which step in the process of C-T-E structure evaluation is concerned with evaluating empirical research methods?

Why are empirical indicators used to test theory concepts and propositions?

Which is not one of the criteria used to evaluate a theory?

Which statement best represents one of the arguments against linking a conceptual nursing model to an existing theory from another discipline?

Which phrase most accurately defines conceptual models?

In order for a theory to be empirically adequate, what must it do or be?

Which phrase provides context to a nursing theory?

Which statement does not describe one of the primary ways in which theory generation and theory testing differ from one another?

Philosophy of Science: An Introduction

The Evolution of Nursing Science

The Essentials of the Doctor of Nursing Practice: A Philosophical Perspective

Theory As Practice

Components and Levels of Abstraction in Nursing Knowledge

Complexity Science and Complex Adaptive Systems

Critical Theory and Emancipatory Knowledge

Feminist Ethics: Some Applicable Thoughts for Advanced Practice Nurses

Theories and Models in Ethics

Educational and Learning Theories

Health Behavior Theories

Theories Focused on Interpersonal Relationships

Environmental Philosophy and Theories

Economic Theories

Theories of Organizational Behavior and Leadership

Theoretical Approaches to Quality Improvement

Theories Focused on Health Inequity and Health Disparity

Models and Theories Focused on Nursing Goals and Functions

Models and Theories Focused on a Systems Approach

Models and Theories Focused on Human Existence and Universal Energy

Models and Theories Focused on Competencies and Skills

Theories Focused on Caring

Models and Theories Focused on Culture

The Praxis Theory of Suffering

Using Theory in Evidence-Based Advanced Nursing Practice

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Exam 25: Theory Testing and Theory Evaluation

Which statement best describes the concept of specification adequacy?

Which step in the process of C-T-E structure evaluation is concerned with evaluating empirical research methods?

Why are empirical indicators used to test theory concepts and propositions?

Which is not one of the criteria used to evaluate a theory?

Which statement best represents one of the arguments against linking a conceptual nursing model to an existing theory from another discipline?

Which phrase most accurately defines conceptual models?

In order for a theory to be empirically adequate, what must it do or be?

Which phrase provides context to a nursing theory?

Which statement does not describe one of the primary ways in which theory generation and theory testing differ from one another?

Philosophy of Science: An Introduction

The Evolution of Nursing Science

The Essentials of the Doctor of Nursing Practice: A Philosophical Perspective

Theory As Practice

Components and Levels of Abstraction in Nursing Knowledge

Complexity Science and Complex Adaptive Systems

Critical Theory and Emancipatory Knowledge

Feminist Ethics: Some Applicable Thoughts for Advanced Practice Nurses

Theories and Models in Ethics

Educational and Learning Theories

Health Behavior Theories

Theories Focused on Interpersonal Relationships

Environmental Philosophy and Theories

Economic Theories

Theories of Organizational Behavior and Leadership

Theoretical Approaches to Quality Improvement

Theories Focused on Health Inequity and Health Disparity

Models and Theories Focused on Nursing Goals and Functions

Models and Theories Focused on a Systems Approach

Models and Theories Focused on Human Existence and Universal Energy

Models and Theories Focused on Competencies and Skills

Theories Focused on Caring

Models and Theories Focused on Culture

The Praxis Theory of Suffering

Using Theory in Evidence-Based Advanced Nursing Practice

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