Place the steps of using the research process to test theory in the correct order. Standard Text: Click and drag the options below to move them up or down. Choice

Question

1. Determine implications for nursing based on the explanatory power of the theory.
Choice 2. Select a theory to be tested in the study.
Choice 3. Choose study instruments that are congruent with the theory.
Choice 4. Relate study conclusions to the theory.
Choice 5. Define study variables using the selected theory as the basis of the theoretical definitions.
Choice 6. Make recommendations for future research concerning the designated theory.

Answer 1

2,5,3,4,1,6
Rationale 1: The findings of the study are not meaningful until the implications for nursing are identified.
Rationale 2: After reviewing many theories, the researcher must choose one to test.
Rationale 3: The researcher must choose an instrument that will test the hypothesis or research question that is also congruent with the theory being tested.
Rationale 4: The findings of the study should be described in light of the explanations provided by the theory
Rationale 5: The chosen theory should be used to define the study variable.
Rationale 6: Most studies result in additional questions or the need for replication of the study in order to support study findings.