Exam 5: Theory Analysis and Evaluation

Which nursing scholar was the first to document the following criteria for analyzing theories: scope, complexity, testability, usefulness, implicit values of the theorist, information generation, and meaningful terminology?

One nursing scholar wrote theory should be evaluated based on universal standards. The same theorist discussed logical adequacy and the need for analysis of internal consistency in theory. Who is the appropriate nursing scholar?

When conducting theory evaluation, the result is all of the following except which one?

Chinn and Kramer defined the term "critical reflection" as part of their process to analyze theory. What is the purpose of critical reflection in theory analysis?

The process for critically reviewing nursing theory provides the ability to assess the relevance of the theory to which of the following?

One nursing scholar used a two-phase process for analysis and evaluation of theories and frameworks. In her view of analysis, she indicated a significant need to be nonjudgmental and detailed in examination of a theory. She further indicated a need for theory to be evaluated by unique focus, the metaparadigm of nursing. Who is the appropriate nursing scholar?

Theory analysis and evaluation provides for all except which of the following?

When assessing a theory's potential contribution to the discipline's knowledge base, what is this considered?

The systematic process of objectively examining the content, structure, and function of a theory is which of the following?

Theory evaluation criteria by Barnum includes internal criticism. Which of the following is included in the internal criticism of theory evaluation?

Who is the only nurse scholar to outline three separate criteria for analysis and evaluation for the three levels of nursing theory?

Chinn and Kramer included six elements in their theory description. Which element is defined as the following: "concepts are structured into a systematic form that links each concept with other"?