Paul Shih 高二上 (2011/07/09) 相對於涵蓋範圍較廣的理論而言,稱作「鉅型理論」(grand theory)Grand theory is broader and provides an overall framework for
structuring ideas. 而Middle-range theory中程理論 addresses more narrowly defined
phenomena 社會現象and can be used to suggest an intervention干涉介入.