An author makes a hypothetical relational statement, linking seven concepts to a central idea, and

denoting which ones are causes and which are results. The hypothetical relational statement is
called a
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Point of view

Hybrid correlational array

Framework

Theoretical map

A nurse researcher has an idea that neonates perceive all interactions with humans as either
stressors or comfort. She is conducting qualitative research to describe the types of stressors or
comfort that neonates typically experience in the first 24 hours of life. Is this a theory, or a
model, or what?
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A conceptual model

A substantive theory

An idea but not a theory or model yet

A scientific theory

Use the following Table to answer the question below.

High to low Level

Highest level of abstraction Construct (general statement)
Middle level of abstraction Conceptual (theory)
Lowest level of abstraction Variable (hypothesis)
Specific way variables will be measured Operationalizations

“Happiness is a requisite of the human condition” is a statement written at which level of

abstraction?

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Construct level (general construct)

Hypothesis level (composed of the study variables)

Operationalization level (consisting of the operationalizations of the variables)

Conceptual level (specific theoretical statement)

What is the purpose of a framework, in a study of hypoxia as a possible cause for autism in the
genetically susceptible? (Select all that apply.)
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It demonstrates for the reader where the findings of this study related to hypoxia fits into all that
is known about autism.

It implies that the study is well-constructed and logical, and that the researcher’s reasoning about
causes of autism is correct.

The framework’s relationships between autism and other concepts assist the researcher to
formulate research questions and hypotheses.

The framework will help position the results of this study relative to what is known about
hypoxia and autism in the genetically susceptible population.

It ensures that the researcher treats the subjects with autism ethically during the study.

A researcher tests the effect of a medication previously used for psoriasis on patients with
Huntington’s chorea. The medication reduces symptom severity from an average of 7.7 to 4.6, on
a scale from 0 to 10. This change is known as the
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Effect size

Frequency

Direction

Shape
What is the difference between a concurrent relationship and a sequential one, in terms of A and
B?
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Variable values do not change at the exact same time in a sequential relationship, whereas they
change at the exact same time in a concurrent one.

In a concurrent relationship, causation is clear; in a sequential relationship, causation is unclear.

In a sequential relationship, A occurs before B; in a concurrent relationship, A occurs

independently of B.

Measurement of variables is possible in a sequential relationship, whereas measurement of

variables is impossible in a concurrent relationship.

Evaluate the use of the Melzack and Wall’s Gate Control Theory of Pain as the framework for a
quantitative descriptive study of the frequency of headaches in men, versus women.
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The framework is not a good choice, as it does not consider gender differences.

The framework is suitable because headache is pain.

The framework is well integrated with the methodology.

The framework is well connected to the study’s constructs.

This diagram refers to correlational relationships. What does it mean? (Select all that apply.)
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The further away from 0, the stronger the relationship.

The strength of the relationship depends upon its numerical value, not the positive or negative
sign preceding that number.

A positive relationship is better than none; no relationship is better than a negative one.

There is no strength in a negative or positive relationship.

A negative relationship is smaller than no relationship.

A negative relationship occurs before a positive relationship.

Negative relationships evolve in a positive direction.

This figure provides an illustrated example of a linear relationship. What does it mean?
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As A becomes larger, B becomes larger.

As B becomes smaller, A becomes smaller.

Concept A causes Concept B.

The strength of the relationship is large because the portions of the concepts are explained.

There is an indirect link between High and Concept A.

How does the researcher know that a certain framework is the correct one for a planned research
study? (Select all that apply.)
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Grounded theory research generated the framework.

The framework contains concepts that the researcher is studying.

The framework has been tested, using quantitative research.

The type of research selected by the researcher (the method) agrees with the relationships in the
framework.

Relationships among concepts are similar to the ones the researcher is studying.

The framework helps explain the anticipated or expected research results.

A framework about bipolar disorder contains information about the direction, sequencing, and
strength of the relationship between treatment of the bipolar disorder and client functioning over
time, because it is a relational statement. What other components may be included, so that the
relational statement is meaningful to research? (Select all that apply.)
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Sufficiency

Exclusivity

Shape

Symmetry

Exhaustiveness

Directional statements are relational statements with the specific relationship between variables
defined. These are diagrammatically represented by letters and arrows. The diagram B D
means which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
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B is smaller than D.

When D is high, B is low in value.

D is smaller than B.

There is no relationship between B and D.

B causes D only a small amount of the time.

When B is high, D is low in value.

This figure provides an illustrated example of a curvilinear relationship. What does a curvilinear
relationship signify? (Select all that apply.)
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The relationship between the variables is statistically significant.

The most positive value of one variable is seldom associated with the most positive value or the
most negative value of the other variable.

The value of one variable cannot be predicted if the other is known.

An increase in the value of one variable may be associated with either an increase or a decrease
in the value of the other.

The relationship is more complex than can be illustrated by a straight line.

A relationship represented by an arc explains a large portion of the variation in the independent
variable.

“If you give a raccoon a cookie, he will become a permanent resident on your property” is a
statement written at which level of abstraction?
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Construct Level

Hypothesis Level

Measurement Level

Conceptual Level