research 9 Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks Quiz

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

• To provide a summary of the research findings

• To shape the justification of the research problem

• To collect data from participants

• To present the researcher's personal opinions

According to Eisenhart, how is a theoretical framework defined?

• As a summary of existing literature

• As a method for data collection

• As a structure that guides research using formal theory

• As a collection of random thoughts

What does a conceptual framework primarily represent?

• A detailed statistical analysis

• A model of what is being studied

• A list of all possible theories

• A historical overview of the topic

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a theoretical framework?

• It provides a legal basis for defining parameters

• It is a symbolic construction

• It is discovered through experimentation

• It explains and predicts phenomena

What is the significance of the study section in research?

• To outline the methodology used

• To summarize the findings

• To explain the importance of the study

• To present the literature review

In which perspective does the researcher start from specific to general?

• Quantitative perspective

• Qualitative perspective

• Inductive perspective

• Deductive perspective

What is a key function of the conceptual framework?

• To provide a detailed statistical model

• To explain the main factors and relationships

• To summarize previous research

• To collect data from participants

Which of the following best describes the relationship between theoretical and conceptual frameworks?

• Theoretical frameworks are less formal than conceptual frameworks

• Conceptual frameworks are derived from theoretical frameworks

• They serve the same purpose in research

• They are completely unrelated

What is a characteristic of theories according to the text?

• They are always based on empirical data

• They can be tested but never proven

• They are discovered rather than created

• They can be proven definitively

What does Lovitts emphasize about theories in relation to dissertations?

• They must be derived from historical texts

• They should be based solely on personal opinion

• They should align with the research question

• They must be complex and difficult to understand