Conceptual frameworks Flashcards
1
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What is a framework?
A
The description and relation between concepts. Frameworks are not the visualizations, but the way you describe it.
2
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What is theory?
A
A set of interrelated concepts, definitions and propositions that present a systematic view of a phenomena.
By specifying relations among variables, phenomena can be explained and predicted.
3
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Why do we use a conceptual framework?
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- Structure research
- Formulate specific research questions
- Analyse your results
- New insights in current knowledge
- Allows for generalization
4
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What are the disadvantages of a conceptual framwork?
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- Overly simplistic
- Time consuming to develop
- Create selective views
