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Theoretical Versus Conceptual Framework

The document discusses the differences between theoretical and conceptual frameworks. A theoretical framework is based on existing theories that have been tested, and provides a broad perspective but less direction. A conceptual framework provides more direction by identifying the variables and relationships to be tested. It gives researchers a mold to fit their data into to derive findings. While both are popular options, a theoretical framework may suit more inquisitive researchers, while a conceptual framework provides more structure for those who need guidance in conducting their research.

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Theoretical Versus Conceptual Framework

The document discusses the differences between theoretical and conceptual frameworks. A theoretical framework is based on existing theories that have been tested, and provides a broad perspective but less direction. A conceptual framework provides more direction by identifying the variables and relationships to be tested. It gives researchers a mold to fit their data into to derive findings. While both are popular options, a theoretical framework may suit more inquisitive researchers, while a conceptual framework provides more structure for those who need guidance in conducting their research.

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Theoretical versus Conceptual Framework

All those involved in conducting a research inevitably face the problem of choosing the
right framework to proceed and to remain confined within it. There are both conceptual
as well as theoretical frameworks that are equally popular. Though there are similarities,
there are differences in approach and style that confuse many. This article attempts to
find out these differences to enable students to finalize an approach that better suits
their requirements.

Theoretical framework is based upon theories that have already been tested. These are
theories that are the result of painstaking research conducted earlier by other
investigators. Theoretical framework is broader in scope and dimension. It however
involves broad generalizations that reflect relationship between things in a
phenomenon. Conceptual framework differs from theoretical framework in that it
provides the direction that is missing in theoretical framework. Also called research
paradigm, conceptual framework makes things easier by delineating the input as well as
output of the research project. One gets to know the variables that need to be tested in
a conceptual framework.

Theoretical framework is like a treasure inside a room and you are given the key to the
door. Afterwards, you are left on your own as to how you interpret and what you finally
discover from the room. In sharp contrast, conceptual framework provides you with a
readymade mold in which you pour all your data and it gives back the findings.

Both frameworks are popular and it ultimately boils down to personal preferences as
well as aptitude to choose the framework for research. For those who are a bit more
inquisitive and daring, theoretical framework is more suitable while those who need
direction to conduct their research go for conceptual framework to base their research
upon.

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