When established scientific theories already address a research topic, which approach do researchers typically use to incorporate theory into their study?

Arrange the steps a researcher typically follows when an established scientific theory already addresses their research topic.

Imagine Dr. Singh is investigating a novel, applied problem regarding remote learning for which existing psychological theories are insufficient. According to typical research practices, the most appropriate way for him to incorporate theory is to first derive a hypothesis from an established theory, test it, and then reevaluate the theory based on his findings.

Researchers integrate theory into their work differently depending on the state of the existing literature. Match each research scenario or situation to the specific approach or justification for theory incorporation.

Design a structural framework for a research report investigating 'The impact of haptic feedback on virtual surgical training,' a novel area where existing psychological theories are currently insufficient. Which sequence of theoretical integration should you construct to most effectively bridge this gap?

According to typical research practices in psychology, if existing theories are insufficient to address a research topic, researchers should begin by deriving a hypothesis from an established theory to test in their study.

A researcher who chooses to interpret their results only after a study is complete, despite the presence of well-established frameworks on the topic, is arguably neglecting the more rigorous scientific opportunity to _____ the existing theory based on their new findings.