Which of the following links most closely to middle range theory?
a. Basic research
b. Clinical practice
c. Conceptual models
d. Grand theories
ANS: B
Middle range theories tend to be more closely linked to clinical practice than conceptual models, basic research, or grand theories.
"Basic research" is pursuit of knowledge for knowledge's sake and has less relevance than middle range theories. Middle range theories tend to be more closely linked to clinical practice than conceptual models or grand theories.
Middle range theories tend to be more closely linked to clinical practice than conceptual models or grand theories.
Middle range theories tend to be more closely linked to clinical practice than conceptual models or grand theories.
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