NUR 600 Week 1 Questions with
CORRECT Answers 100% PASS
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.
CORRECT Answers 100% PASS
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.
