title: Place research problem in theory--a theory research symbiosis.
abstract: Theory gives a specific perspective to research by providing systematic guidance for the identification and investigation of the logical relationship in the phenomenon of interest. To critically appraise the theoretical bases of a research, it is important first to familiarize with the language of theory, which mainly comprises of concepts and propositions. Furthermore, models are developed to act as a springboard for theory generation and theory practice. To organise the research findings in order to develop a body of knowledge, the connection between theory and research should be explicit in the study.
authors.affiliation: Human Development Programme, Aga Khan University, Karachi.
authors.forename: B I
authors.initials: BI
authors.lastname: Avan
mesh_terms: D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D010684:Philosophy; D012107:Research Design; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013559:Symbiosis