Which of

the following statements help(s) us to understand the relationship between

theory and practice?

1. Theory offers a conceptual framework

   that can guide research.

2. It is naive to imagine that research

   is possible without some theoretical framework.

3. Empirical studies are based on

   theory and theories in turn are grounded in empirical studies.

4. Theory has no relation to empirical

   research.

5. New evidence developed through

   research does not affect theory.