Conceptual and Theoretical Framework

Question 1

What does RESEARCH FRAMEWORK do?

Answer 1

• clearly illustrates the structure of the research plan

- helps formulate research questions

Question 2

What is a THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK?

Answer 2

• based on time-tested theories
• broad
• reviews theories to identify gaps

Question 3

What type of framework is not readily available in literature?

Answer 3

theoretical

Question 4

What is conceptual framework also known as?

Answer 4

research paradigm

Question 5

What is CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK?

Answer 5

a set of specific ideas that explains interrelationships

Question 6

What does conceptual framework demonstrate?

Answer 6

researchers’ understanding of how the variables are interconnected

Question 7

How does one construct a conceptual framework?

Answer 7

1. Choose a topic
2. Review related literatures
3. Identify variables
4. Generate conceptual framework

Question 8

Why are research frameworks important?

Answer 8

• explains why problem exists
• serves as a guideline
• leads to new concepts
• identifies the focus of the study