Research assesses the worth of theory and provides the foundation for new theory to be generated. Determine which framework to use after conducting the literature review. The framework allows the researcher to link the research to the profession s body of knowledge. The framework helps expand health care s body of knowledge. Simplicity it should be no more complex than is absolutely necessary.
Generality is it broad enough to extend to the new situation.
Empirical adequacy can it be researched. Logical can it generate logically deducible hypotheses.