2. Conceptual Framework
It is defined as an analytical tool that
explains the main concepts to be studied
or investigated in one’s research.
It offers the foundation and fundamental
basis of the entire research.
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3. Conceptual Framework
It is like a blueprint, master plan, or a
recipe that provides an outline of the
plan how the research is to be conducted.
It is used in research to plan possible
sequence of action or to present an ideal
method to an idea or thought.
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4. Conceptual Framework
It is a graphic or visual form of the different
variables of the study and the alleged
relationship among these variables although,
not all conceptual frameworks have to include a
diagram or graphic.
The literature review is the logical basis of the
conceptual framework.
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5. Purposes of Conceptual Framework
Provide an outline for interpreting the
findings of the study, since
conceptual framework defines the
scope and the limitations of the study.
Explain observations
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6. Purposes of Conceptual Framework
Explain ideas and suggest
associations among the ideas in a
study.
Encourage the formulation of useful
and practical theories.
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7. Constructing Conceptual Framework
Supposed that the formulated
Statement of the Problem based
on the background information
are as follows:
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8. Statement of the Problem
This study aims to deal with the
challenges on financial literacy of selected
professionals to be able to promote sound
decision-making and ensure sustained economic
growth and stability.
Specifically, it seeks to answer the
following questions: 8
9. Statement of the Problem
1. What is the demographic profile of the
respondents in terms of the following:
a. Sex;
b. Age;
c. Highest Educational Attainment; and
d. Monthly Income
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10. Statement of the Problem
2. What is the level of the respondents’ financial
literacy?
3. What are the factors affecting the respondents’
finances?
4. Is there a significant relationship between the
level of financial literacy of the selected
professionals and the factors affecting one’s
finances? 10
11. Constructing Conceptual Framework
If we are going to visualize the statement of the
problem, the conceptual framework will look like this
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