The Role of Theory in Public Health

 

The Role of Theory in Public Health

• Search the Internet for definitions of the word theory.
• Based on the assigned readings in this unit and your Internet search, answer the following questions:

  How do theories help public health professionals make decisions?
  How do you determine if a theory is valid and useful? 
  Which aspects of the concept of theory do you find confusing or vague?

• Cite the resources you used to help answer these questions in current APA style and format.