The theoretical framework

This is a definition of theoretical framework

• It explains the research design and tools

• It presents previous researches or studies

• It contains principles, constructs, concepts

The main goal of a theory is

• to answer a problem

• to understand a reality

• to give other perspectives

Through a theory the researcher can:

• explain the research design

• explain the findings

• explain a phenomenon

Theories are developed by researchers to explain phenomena, draw connections and make predictions.

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The theoretical framework helps the researcher to decide the design, data and analysis plan to the research.

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It is not necessary to link the literature review with the theoretical framework in the research paper

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Some of the steps to create a theoretical framework are:

• Identify some previous studies, evaluate designs

• Identify authors, demonstrate theories

• Identify key concepts, evaluate theories,

By conducting a thorough literature review, you can determine how other researchers have defined and drawn connections between these key concepts.

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In the theoretical framework, after discussing different models and theories, you establish the definitions that best fit your research and justify why this is the case.

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In a thesis, the theoretical framework is sometimes integrated into a literature review chapter, but it can also be included as its own chapter or section.

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