Chapter Questions
What are the relationships between grand theories, middle-range theories, and situation-specific theories?
Should middle-range theories be developed and tested before developing situation-specific theories? Why?
Compare and contrast a middle-range and a situation-specific theory. What are the similarities and differences in the processes of development, the sources, and the testing?
Select a middle-range theory in your field and develop a situation-specific theory using the guidelines outlined in this chapter. How would you refine these guidelines?