Applied Research Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks

Which framework comprises other people’s theoretical perspective?

• Theoretical Framework

• Conceptual Framework

• Concept

• Theory

A Theoretical Framework is NOT....

• Blueprint or guide for a research

• a summary of your own thoughts about your research.

This is a set of interrelated concepts, definitions, and propositions that present a systematic view of phenomena by specifying relations among variables, with the purpose of explaining and predicting the occurrences

• Framework

• Conceptual

• Research

• Theory

There are a couple of reasons as to why a Theoretical Framework is important. Three of which are the following EXCEPT

• Justifies findings and recommendations

• Provides a structure

• Discusses personal opinions clearly

• Improves credibility

Which of the following is the best definition of conceptual framework?

• It explains the research design and tools

• It presents previous researches or studies

• It contains variables, constructs, and concepts of the present study

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,

The framework which contains the variables, factors, and their presumed relationships.

• Research paradigm

• Conceptual

• Theoretical

This framework is considered to be the logical masterplan of your reseach.

• Conceptual Framework

• Theoretical Framework

• Hypothetical Framework

• Research Framework

A means of setting out an explanation set that might be used to define and make sense of the data that flow from the research question.

• Research Paradigm

• Theoretical

• Conceptual

Conceptual framework is often represented by:

• a visual diagram

• an equation

• a painting

• a drawing