Theoretical vs Conceptual Framework Quiz

What is the main difference between a theoretical framework and a conceptual framework?

• A theoretical framework is broader in scope while a conceptual framework is more focused on a specific study
• A theoretical framework contains only one theory while a conceptual framework can combine different theories
• A theoretical framework is developed during the research process, while a conceptual framework already exists prior to the study
• All of the above

Which of the following statements about theoretical frameworks is NOT true?

• Theoretical frameworks are a collection of existing theories, models and frameworks
• Theoretical frameworks are purely based on existing theories
• Theoretical frameworks are developed while planning and writing a specific research study
• Theoretical frameworks provide a foundation of core knowledge for the researcher

What is the main purpose of a conceptual framework?

• To visualize the expected relationships between variables in a study
• To support the research problem using past relevant theories
• To provide a broader view of the phenomenon being studied
• To organize existing theories into one cohesive framework

Which of the following statements about the development of theoretical and conceptual frameworks is correct?

• Theoretical frameworks are already existing prior to the conduct of the study, while conceptual frameworks are developed through the researcher's specific concepts
• Theoretical frameworks are developed through the researcher's specific concepts, while conceptual frameworks are already existing prior to the conduct of the study
• Both theoretical and conceptual frameworks are developed while planning and writing a specific research study
• Both theoretical and conceptual frameworks already exist prior to the conduct of the study

How do theoretical and conceptual frameworks differ in terms of their scope?

• Theoretical frameworks are more focused while conceptual frameworks are broader in scope
• Theoretical frameworks are broader in scope while conceptual frameworks are more focused
• Theoretical and conceptual frameworks have the same scope as they both provide a foundation for the research
• Theoretical frameworks have a narrower scope focused on one theory, while conceptual frameworks have a broader scope that can combine multiple theories

Which of the following statements about the role of theories in theoretical and conceptual frameworks is true?

• Theoretical frameworks contain only one theory, while conceptual frameworks can combine different theories
• Theoretical frameworks are purely based on existing theories, while conceptual frameworks are developed through the researcher's specific concepts
• Theoretical frameworks support the research problem using past relevant theories, while conceptual frameworks provide a visual representation of expected relationships between variables
• All of the above

How do theoretical and conceptual frameworks differ in terms of their relationship to the research study?

• Theoretical frameworks are more directly related to a specific research study, while conceptual frameworks have a broader application
• Conceptual frameworks are more directly related to a specific research study, while theoretical frameworks have a broader application
• Both theoretical and conceptual frameworks are directly related to the specific research study being conducted
• Theoretical and conceptual frameworks have no direct relationship to the research study

Which of the following statements about the development of theoretical and conceptual frameworks is incorrect?

• Theoretical frameworks are developed prior to the research study, while conceptual frameworks are developed during the research process
• Theoretical frameworks are based on existing theories, while conceptual frameworks are developed through the researcher's own conceptualization
• Theoretical frameworks provide a broader foundation, while conceptual frameworks are more focused on the specific variables and relationships in a study
• Theoretical frameworks are based on existing knowledge, while conceptual frameworks are based on the researcher's own perspective

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

• Theoretical frameworks are a subset of conceptual frameworks
• Conceptual frameworks are a subset of theoretical frameworks
• Theoretical and conceptual frameworks are completely separate and unrelated
• Theoretical and conceptual frameworks are complementary and often used together in research

How do theoretical and conceptual frameworks differ in terms of their level of abstraction?

• Theoretical frameworks are more abstract, while conceptual frameworks are more concrete
• Conceptual frameworks are more abstract, while theoretical frameworks are more concrete
• Both theoretical and conceptual frameworks have the same level of abstraction
• The level of abstraction depends on the specific research study and cannot be generalized