Theory evaluation criteria by Barnum includes internal criticism. Which of the following is included in the internal criticism of theory evaluation?
A) Clarity
B) Complexity
C) Significance
D) Scope
Chinn and Kramer defined the term critical reflection as part of their process to analyze theory. What is the purpose of critical reflection in theory analysis?
A) It provides for external criticism.
B) It determines how well a theory serves its purpose.
C) It explains how the theory is used after development.
D) Does the theory include the nursing metapardigm?
The process for critically reviewing nursing theory provides the ability to assess the relevance of the theory to which of the following?
A) Nursing administration, practice, and medicine
B) Nursing research and nursing education
C) Nursing practice, research, and education
D) Nursing practice
Who is the only nurse scholar to outline three separate criteria for analysis and evaluation for the three levels of nursing theory?
A) Whall
B) Barnum
C) Hardy
D) Chinn