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Theoretical

& Conceptual
Framework
Conceptual
Framework
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
• This consists of concepts that are placed within a
logical and sequential design
• It represents a less formal structure and is used
for studies in which existing theory is
inapplicable or insufficient
• It is based on specific concepts and propositions,
derived from empirical observation and intuition
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PURPOSES OF CONCEPTUAL
FRAMEWORK
• To clarify concepts and propose relationships
among the concepts in a study
• To provide a context for interpreting the study
findings
• To explain observations
• To encourage theory development that is useful
to practice
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How to develop a conceptual framework?

1. Choose your research question.


Your research question guides your
work by determining exactly what
you want to discover, giving your
research process a clear focus.
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How to develop a conceptual framework?

2. Select your independent and


depended variables
In order to move forward with your
research question and test a cause-
and-effect relationship, you must first
identify at least two key variables: your
independent and depended variables.
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How to develop a conceptual framework?

3. Visualize your cause-and-effect


relationship
Now that you’ve figured out your research
question and variables, the first step in
designing your conceptual framework is
visualizing your expected cause-and-effect
relationship.
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How to develop a conceptual framework?

4. Identify other influencing


variables
It’s crucial to identify other variables
that can influence the relationship
between your independent and
dependent variables early in your
research process. 10
Moderating variable (or moderators)
alter the effect that an independent
variable has on a dependent variable.
In other words, moderators change the
“effect” component of the cause-and-
effect relationship.
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Now we’ll expand the framework by
adding a mediating variable. Mediating
variables link the independent and
dependent variables, allowing the
relationship between them to be better
explained.
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The Input-Process-Output (IPO)
Model is a conceptual framework that
represents the structure of a system or
process by breaking it down into three
main components: inputs, processes,
and outputs.
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Purpose and role: The primary
purpose of the IPO Model is to simplify
the understanding of a complex system
or process by breaking it down into its
basic components. The model helps in
analyzing the system's behavior,
identifying areas for improvement, and
designing new systems or processes.
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Conceptual
Framework
Theoretical
Framework
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

• The theory provides a point of focus for attacking


the unknown in a specific area.
• If a relationship is found between two or more
variables a theory should be formulated to
explain why the relationship exists.

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THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
• The theoretical framework consists of theories that
seem to be interrelated.
• The explanation concerns the relationship between
two or more variables or phenomena
• More formal and used for studies based on existing
theories
• Derived from specific concepts and propositions that
are induced or deduced.
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IMPORTANCE OF
THEORY IN RESEARCH
• The function of theory in research is to identify
the starting point of the research problem and to
establish the vision to which the problem is
directed
• It determines and defines the focus and goal of
the research problem
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PURPOSES OF
THEORY IN RESEARCH
• To test theories
• To make research findings meaningful and
generalizable
• To establish orderly connections between
observations and facts
• To predict and control situations
• To stimulate research 25

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