Which of the following best describes the meaning of the term "theory"?
a. A set of beliefs about the nature of how things work and how the world should be viewed
b. A group of related concepts, definitions, and statements that describe a certain view of nursing phenomena from which to describe or predict outcomes
c. An organizational structure that outlines concrete connections between concepts
d. Statements that describe linkages between concepts and propose a testable outcome
ANS: B
A
"A set of beliefs about the nature of how things work and how the world should be viewed" is the definition of "philosophy."
B
"A group of related concepts, definitions, and statements that describe a certain view of nursing phenomena from which to describe or predict outcomes" is the definition of "theory."
C
"An organizational structure that outlines concrete connections between concepts" is the definition of "conceptual framework."
D
"Statements that describe linkages between concepts and propose a testable outcome" is the definition of "propositions."
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