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Positivism - ANSWER-A philosophical system that holds that every rationally justifiable
assertion can be scientifically verified or is capable of logical or mathematical proof; it
therefore rejects metaphysics and theism.
Concept analysis - ANSWER-A process and strategy used to examine and define a
concept. It is the beginning of theory development.
Theory - ANSWER-A set of interrelated constructs or concepts, definitions, and
propositions (or statements) that present a systematic view of phenomena by
specifying relationships among variables with the purpose of describing, explaining,
predicting, and/or controlling phenomena (Kerlinger). In these constructions, concepts
are usually specific, precisely defined, and explicitly interrelated.
Proposition - ANSWER-A statement that specifies a relationship between two or more
concepts.
Construct - ANSWER-A very abstract concept with a reality that is only inferred; usually
made up of several concepts.
Primary Source - ANSWER-Material (such as an article, book, podcast, or the like)
created by an author.
Concept - ANSWER-An idea, an abstraction, a mental image of a thing, a person, or an
object shared through words, which are terms to which meaning is assigned. The
essential elements or building blocks of theories—that is, the basic elements of theory
building.
Phenomenon - ANSWER-Any observable fact, object, attribute, or event. In science,
usually of scientific interest; in other words, we want to explain or describe them. In
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Positivism - ANSWER-A philosophical system that holds that every rationally justifiable
assertion can be scientifically verified or is capable of logical or mathematical proof; it
therefore rejects metaphysics and theism.
Concept analysis - ANSWER-A process and strategy used to examine and define a
concept. It is the beginning of theory development.
Theory - ANSWER-A set of interrelated constructs or concepts, definitions, and
propositions (or statements) that present a systematic view of phenomena by
specifying relationships among variables with the purpose of describing, explaining,
predicting, and/or controlling phenomena (Kerlinger). In these constructions, concepts
are usually specific, precisely defined, and explicitly interrelated.
Proposition - ANSWER-A statement that specifies a relationship between two or more
concepts.
Construct - ANSWER-A very abstract concept with a reality that is only inferred; usually
made up of several concepts.
Primary Source - ANSWER-Material (such as an article, book, podcast, or the like)
created by an author.
Concept - ANSWER-An idea, an abstraction, a mental image of a thing, a person, or an
object shared through words, which are terms to which meaning is assigned. The
essential elements or building blocks of theories—that is, the basic elements of theory
building.
Phenomenon - ANSWER-Any observable fact, object, attribute, or event. In science,
usually of scientific interest; in other words, we want to explain or describe them. In
