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What is a conceptual framework?

• A type of literature review

• A written or visual presentation that explains the main things to be studied and the presumed relationship among them.

• A type of research methodology

• A statistical analysis tool

According to Bordage (2009), how is a conceptual framework represented?

• As a mathematical equation

• As a historical timeline

• As a geographical map

• As a way of thinking about a problem or a study

What does the conceptual framework 'set the stage' for?

• The presentation of the research question that drives the investigation

• The data collection process

• The final report submission

• The literature review

What is the conceptualization part of the research process often referred to as?

• The literature review part of the research

• The data analysis part of the research

• The conclusion part of the research

• The thinking part of the research

Where does the conceptual framework fit in the research process?

• Between aims and objectives and data collection

• Between data collection and interpretation of results

• Between literature review and research questions

• Between research questions and data analysis

What is the purpose of a conceptual framework?

• Identify relevant variables, define variables, and have an idea of analysis

• Analyze data flow and results

• Review literature and methodology

• Select appropriate research questions and data collection methods

What are the steps in developing a conceptual framework?

• None of the above

• Identifying relevant concepts, defining those concepts, operationalizing the concepts, identifying the relationship between variables

• Reviewing literature, selecting research questions, collecting data

• Conducting data analysis, writing the research report, presenting the findings

How can a conceptual framework look?

• As a list of research questions

• As a geographical map

• As a historical timeline

• As an equation, a diagram, or a description of how variables are related