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Theory Development in Nursing Research

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What is a paradigm according to the text?

A framework to understand the human experience (correct)

A philosophical belief about when life begins

A medical procedure that should be undertaken by each individual woman

A decision made collectively by society

How does the text describe paradigmatic assumptions?

Easy to fully grasp due to our daily way of thinking

Difficult to fully grasp due to our ingrained personal everyday thinking (correct)

Commonly accepted by all members of society

Rooted in scientific evidence

What is the main role of paradigms in social sciences?

To enforce collective decision-making

To establish laws and regulations

To dictate individual beliefs

To frame what is known, what can be known, and how it can be known (correct)

What do different views on abortion illustrate according to the text?

The existence of philosophical assumptions guiding perspectives Signup and view all the answers

How does epistemology relate to ontology?

Epistemology informs ontology Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of paradigms is unique in social sciences?

Their connection to philosophical assumptions Signup and view all the answers

What defines the empirical paradigm in research?

Focus on quantitative data and observable phenomena Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of ontological perspective in social science paradigms?

To frame what is known and knowable Signup and view all the answers

Why are paradigmatic assumptions challenging to understand?

Due to their alignment with personal everyday thinking patterns Signup and view all the answers

How do paradigms influence what we know?

By providing a structured framework to understand knowledge Signup and view all the answers