Conceptual Framework

Question 1

used to illustrate what you expect to find through your research, including how the variables you are considering might relate to each other (Swaen, 2019).

Answer 1

Conceptual Framework

Question 2

A representation of the relationship you expect to see between your variables, or the characteristics orproperties that you want to study

Answer 2

Conceptual Framework

Question 3

used to understand the place of – and inform the direction of – a research project

Answer 3

Conceptual Framework

Question 4

Forms of Conceptual Framework

Answer 4

Graphic
Narrative
Combination of the two

Question 5

Purpose of Conceptual Framework

Answer 5

•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 and practical