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  2. Middle-range theory (sociology) - Wikipedia

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    Middle-range theory, developed by Robert K. Merton, is an approach to sociological theorizing aimed at integrating theory and empirical research. It is currently the de facto dominant approach to sociological theory construction, [ 1 ] especially in the United States.

  3. Middle-range theory (archaeology) - Wikipedia

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    Middle-range theory has been applied in the archaeology of nomadic peoples, amongst others [1] In archaeology, middle-range theory refers to theories linking human behaviour and natural processes to physical remains in the archaeological record. It allows archaeologists to make inferences in the other direction: from archaeological finds in the ...

  4. Middle-range theory - Wikipedia

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    Middle-range theory can refer to theories in: Middle-range theory (archaeology) , describes how people use objects and structures, and the human behaviors associated with this use Middle-range theory (sociology) , a theory with limited scope, that explains a specific set of phenomena

  5. Robert K. Merton - Wikipedia

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    Middle-range theories, applicable to limited ranges of data, transcend sheer description of social phenomena and fill in the blanks between raw empiricism and grand or all-inclusive theory. [21] The identification of middle-range theories or "intermediate provisions", as defined by Rinzivillo (2019), is typical of the specification that passes ...

  6. Sociological theory - Wikipedia

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    Middle-range theory is an approach to sociological theorizing aimed at integrating theory and empirical research. It is currently the de facto dominant approach to ...

  7. Systems theory in archaeology - Wikipedia

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    A middle range theory could describe any cultural system outside of its specific cultural context, for example, the archaeology of agriculture. An upper range theory can explain any cultural system, independent of any specifics and regardless of the nature of the variables [clarification needed]. At the time Binford thought the middle range ...

  8. Nursing theory - Wikipedia

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    Middle-range nursing theories are narrower in scope than grand nursing theories and offer an effective bridge between grand nursing theories and nursing practice. They present concepts and a lower level of abstraction and guide theory-based research and nursing practice strategies.

  9. Category:Robert K. Merton - Wikipedia

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    This article contains articles related to Robert K. Merton, including his writings and theories. ... Middle-range theory (sociology) O. Obliteration by incorporation; R.