concepts, constructs, variables and theory
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Concepts, Constructs, Variables and Theory:
A Clarification
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Concepts
• Building blocks of theory
• Abstract
• Represent broad, general idea
• Not directly observable
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Theory
• Systematic; abstract explanation of some aspect of reality
• Primary goal is to provide a framework that links research and practice and contributes to making findings a meaningful and generalizable
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Function Theory Provides
• Structure for interpretation of findings
• Means for summarizing and explaining observations for an isolated study
• Source to generate hypothesis
• Framework for guiding research
• Guide for selecting appropriate method
• Basis to describe, explain or predict factors influencing nursing outcomes
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Constructs
• Concepts specified in such away they are observable in the real world
• Invented
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Variables
• Concepts that are observable and measurable
• Have a dimension that can vary
• Narrow in meaning