An author makes a hypothetical relational statement, linking seven concepts to a central idea, and denoting which ones are causes and which are results. The hypothetical relational statement is called a
a. Theoretical map
b. Point of view
c. Hybrid correlational array
d. Framework
ANS: D
A framework is an abstract, logical structure of meaning that guides the development of the study and enables the researcher and reader to link the findings to the body of knowledge in nursing. A relational statement declares that a relationship of some kind exists between or among two or more concepts.
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