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2020-2021 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog 
    
 
  Mar 28, 2024
 
2020-2021 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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NUR 3286 - THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS FOR RESEARCH


Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course focuses upon the relationship of theory to research with an emphasis on the role of theory in the design and interpretation of research. The relationship between the development of science and theory is stressed. Attention is given to the evaluation of theory, the utility of theories in research, and the comparison of research strategies from various theoretical perspectives and the contribution of effect size. Emphasis is placed upon midrange, multidisciplinary theories relevant to clinical research.
Academic Career: Graduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Grad Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: NUR 3285 or HPS 1653 PLAN: Nursing (PhD)


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