How Would You Justify That a Nursing Theory Is, in Fact

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Multiple Choice

How would you justify that a nursing theory is, in fact, a middle-range nursing theory? (Select all that apply.)

• A) It is simple, clear, generalizable, and accessible.
• B) It focuses on answering specific nursing practice questions.
• C) It predicts the effects of one phenomenon on another.
• D) It explains relationships.
• E) It is built on several important adapted scientific theories.

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Definitions:

Predictor Variables

Variables that are used in statistical models to predict outcomes of interest.

Criterion Variable

The variable that is predicted or explained in a study, often considered the outcome or dependent variable.

Dialog Box

A small window that prompts the user to provide information or make decisions within a software interface.

Slope

The determination of how steep or inclined a line is, identified by the relationship between its vertical shift and horizontal shift when examining two specific points on the line.