Assignment Task: Differentiate between grand and middle range theory. How could you use the "ladder of abstraction" described in Smith & Liehr to analyze a middle range theory? Apply the ladder of abstraction to one of the middle range theories described in the Smith & Liehr text. Utilizing scholarly resources. Be sure to choose one theory from those in the text and apply the ladder of abstraction to it.
Support assertions with at least 3 scholarly citations. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years. Acceptable sources included the Smith & Liehr textbook and the bible.