theoretical framework

It sets the parameter or restriction of the study especially the specific location and the duration of the study

• Background of the Study

• Scope and Delimitation

• Theoretical Framework

It explains, forecast, and understand phenomena and to test or extend existing knowledge, within the bounds of the critical expectations

• Conceptual Framework

• Problem Area

• Theoretical Framework

These are the main and specific queries that will lead to answering the objective of the study

• Background of the Study

• Definition of Terms

• Statement of the Problem

How to write the background of the study?

• From local to global

• From general to specific

• From micro to macro

The researcher’s understanding of how the particular variables in his study connect with each other

• Conceptual Framework

• Definition of Terms

• Theoretical Framework

It explains the existence of the problem

• Assumptions

• Background of the Study

• Theoretical Framework

It is also called the research paradigm.

• Review of Related Literature

• Conceptual Framework

• Research Design

• Data Collection Procedure

It is a written summary of journal articles, books, and other documents that describes the past and current state of information on the topic of a research study.

• Conceptual Framework

• Research Hypotheses

• Review of Related Literature

• Research Design

Which of the following does NOT describe Review of Related Literature?

• establishes the importance of a topic

• predicts the possible outcome of a study

• proves researcher’s familiarity with significant and/or up-to-date research relevant to the topic

• justifies the researcher’s choice of research question, theoretical or conceptual framework, and method