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CHAPTER 2 Foundations and Definitions of Theory Building

CHAPTER 2 Foundations and Definitions of Theory Building. Chapter 2 – Foundations and Definitions of Theory Building Chapter Outline Introduction Definitions of Theory Research Paradigms in Theory Building Types of Theories Existing Work on Theory Building A Theory Framework

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CHAPTER 2 Foundations and Definitions of Theory Building

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  1. CHAPTER 2 Foundations and Definitions of Theory Building

  2. Chapter 2 – Foundations and Definitionsof Theory Building Chapter Outline Introduction Definitions of Theory Research Paradigms in Theory Building Types of Theories Existing Work on Theory Building A Theory Framework General Criteria for Assessing Theories Conclusions

  3. Definitions of Theory A set of linked concepts with relationships specified and described: • A theory describes a specific realm of knowledge and explains how it works. • Applied disciplines are realms of study and practice that are fully understood through their use in the functioning world. • Theories Versus Models • Positivism • Interpretivism • Critical Science

  4. Philosophical Orientations for Theory Building

  5. Research Paradigms in Theory Building • Quantitative • Qualitative • Mixed Methods

  6. Types of Theories • Grand Theories • Midrange Theories • Local Theories • Theory Type Connections

  7. Existing Work on Theory Building • MANAGEMENT • HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT • SOCIOLOGY • NURSING • EDUCATION • COMMUNICATION • LEADERSHIP • PUBLIC POLICY • ARCHITECTURE • ETC.

  8. A Theory Framework

  9. General Criteria for Assessing Theories • Importance • Preciseness & Clarity • Parsimony & Simplicity • Comprehensiveness • Operationality • Empirical Validity or Verifiability • Fruitfulness • Practicality

  10. Conclusion A summary of the Foundational and Definitional Differences in Theory Building

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