Understanding Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks in Research

What is the primary purpose of a theoretical framework in research?

• To summarize the research findings

• To list all the research questions and hypotheses

• To lay down a foundation of core knowledge and theories

• To provide a visual representation of variable relationships

What is a key characteristic of a theoretical framework?

• It is always presented at the end of a research paper

• It comprises solely of the researcher's own theories

• It includes a collection of existing theories and models

• It is primarily used to collect data

Why is it important to define key concepts within the theoretical framework?

• To make the research questions and hypotheses clear

• To provide clarity and specificity to the research study

• To simplify the data collection process

• To ensure that the research findings are visualized effectively

What does a conceptual framework typically include?

• A detailed roadmap of each chapter in the dissertation

• A text-based foundation of theory

• A visual representation of expected relationships between variables

• A collection of research findings and conclusions

What role does the conceptual framework play in research?

• It outlines the budget for the research project

• It visualizes the researcher's view of variable connections

• It lists all the sources of data collection

• It provides a detailed literature review

Which framework is typically used to develop research questions and hypotheses?

• Neither A nor B

• Both A and B

• Conceptual framework

• Theoretical framework

How are theoretical and conceptual frameworks connected?

• The theoretical framework is a visual representation derived from the conceptual framework

• Both frameworks are primarily text-based

• The conceptual framework is based on insights from the theoretical framework

• Both frameworks are unrelated and serve independent purposes

What is the main difference between theoretical and conceptual frameworks?

• Theoretical frameworks are used in qualitative research, while conceptual frameworks are used in quantitative research

• Theoretical frameworks provide a text-based foundation, while conceptual frameworks offer a visual representation of relationships

• Conceptual frameworks are only used in the sciences, while theoretical frameworks are used in the humanities

• There is no significant difference; they are interchangeable terms

What should you do if your study involves investigating relationships between variables?

• Include only a theoretical framework in your dissertation

• Include only a conceptual framework in your dissertation

• Exclude both frameworks as they are not necessary

• Include both a theoretical and a conceptual framework in your dissertation