chapter 2 foundations and definitions of theory building
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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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CHAPTER 2
Foundations and
Definitions of Theory Building
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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• General Criteria for Assessing Theories• Conclusions
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Definitions of TheoryA 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
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Philosophical Orientations for Theory Building
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Research Paradigms in Theory Building• Quantitative• Qualitative• Mixed Methods
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Types of Theories• Grand Theories• Midrange Theories• Local Theories• Theory Type Connections
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Existing Work on Theory Building• MANAGEMENT• HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT• SOCIOLOGY• NURSING• EDUCATION• COMMUNICATION• LEADERSHIP• PUBLIC POLICY• ARCHITECTURE• ETC.
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A Theory Framework
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General Criteria for Assessing Theories
• Importance• Preciseness & Clarity• Parsimony & Simplicity• Comprehensiveness• Operationality• Empirical Validity or Verifiability• Fruitfulness• Practicality
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ConclusionA summary of the Foundational and Definitional Differences in Theory Building