Which of the following statements is true regarding the connection of theory to qualitative research? Qualitative research:
A) can guide or be derived from theory.
B) cannot generate grand theories due to lack of statistics.
C) is based on middle range theories.
D) leads only to practice model and conceptual frameworks.

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Theory can guide or be derived from qualitative research.
Oftentimes qualitative research, as an outcome, generates theory at all levels of usefulness.
Most qualitative research is done when little knowledge is known about a particular phenomenon. Middle range theories are derived after much is known about a phenomenon, when working theories can be generated that can affect practice.
Qualitative research can lead to more than practice model and conceptual frameworks. Theory can guide or be derived from qualitative research.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Connection