A research framework is a guide that helps researchers maintain focus on their study's scope, grounding it in existing theory. It outlines specific concepts or variables and their relationships, serving as a flexible tool for exploratory research. The framework differs from a theoretical framework by being less rigid and capable of integrating multiple ideas or perspectives.

1. Research
Framework
Practical Research 2
Ms. Sarah Lee Yulatic

2. What is a research framework?
It is a guide that helps researchers
stay focused on the scope of their
studies.
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3. Framework Theoretical Conceptual
Purpose It is used to ground
your research in
existing theory. It
provides a lens through
which to view and
interpret the research
problem based on
established principles.
It outlines the specific
concepts or variables
being studied and
shows the
relationships among
them. It serves as a
map of your research
focus and is often
more flexible and
exploratory than a
theoretical
framework.

4. Framework Theoretical Conceptual
When to Use When your research is
based on or builds upon
existing theories.
When you want to
explain phenomena or
relationships using
well-established
theoretical concepts.
Particularly useful in
quantitative research
where you're testing
hypotheses or specific
variables
When your research is
more exploratory, and
you're drawing from
various concepts to
explain the phenomenon.
When your study requires
integrating multiple ideas
or perspectives that may
not fit within one
established theory.

5. Framework Theoretical Conceptual
Example In a study on motivation
and student
performance, you might
use Maslow's hierarchy
of needs as your
theoretical framework
to explain how different
levels of motivation
affect learning
outcomes.
If you're studying how
social media influences
consumer behavior,
your conceptual
framework might
include concepts like
brand engagement,
peer influence, and
consumer trust,
mapping out how these
factors interact.

6. 6 Key Difference
Theoretical Framework draws on
existing theories and is often
more rigid and formal.
Conceptual Framework can
integrate various concepts or
ideas and is more flexible.

7. 7 Frameworking (1 whole YP)
Framework Theories/Concepts
Found in the Example
(use the provided example)
Theories/Concepts that
you can Use in your Own
Study (needs internet)
Research Title
Theoretical Theory, Proponent and Year
of Publication
Theory, Proponent and Year of
Publication
Conceptual Concept, Author and Year Concept, Author and Year

8. Thank
you