In research, middle-range theories operate in a

AWider domain

BLimited domain ✓ Correct

CFlexible domain

DRepresentative domain

Correct answer: (B) Limited domain

Explanation

Middle-range theories operate within a limited domain.

They fall between narrow working hypotheses and all-embracing grand theory.

A wider domain describes grand theory, not middle-range theory.

A flexible domain is not the defining feature of middle-range theory.

A representative domain concerns sampling, not the scope of a theory.

Robert Merton advanced the idea of middle-range theory.

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