Middle range theory evaluation: bridging the theory-practice gap

Bridging the theory practice gap.

Bridge Over the Theory Practice Gap Introduction The gap between theory and practice has long been identified as a problem in nursing and midwifery. In the past this has been described as an " embarrassing failure " (Rafferty et al., 1996 p.685) and presently there is a strong consensus that the existence of this gap is not only pressing but increasing (Spouse 2001; Landers 2000).

Bridging the Gap--Theory and Current Practice

Modern highway engineers have designed and constructed the great­ est road system the world has ever known. This accomplishment is a credit to the individuals and to our profession as a whole. I t is entirely proper for us to brag about our past accomplishments and the good jobs that we have built. We must, however, remember that terms such as “good”, “excel­ lent”, and “satisfactory” are only ...

Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice

While the gap between theory and practice is slowly closing, the evolutionary computation community needs to concentrate more heavily on the middle ground. This paper defends the position that contemporary analytical tools facilitate such a concentration. Empirical research can be improved by considering modern analytical techniques in experimental design. In addition, formal analytical extensi...

Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice : REVISE Progress

REVISE Progress Report Carlos Viegas Dam asio, Lu s Moniz Pereira, Michael Schroeder Department of Computer Science, F.C.T., Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2825 Monte de Caparica, Portugal, Phone: ++351-1-3.500.279,Email: fcd,lmp,[email protected] February 9, 1996 Introduction REVISE is an extended logic programming system for revising knowledge bases. It is based on logic programming with explici...

Bridging the Theory to Practice Gap Using Performance Based Simulation