lesson 3 Flashcards
illustrates the
structure or blueprint of the research plan and helps the researcher formulate relevant
research questions
A research framework
consists of the key concepts and assumed relationships of the research
project. It is normally used as a guide for researchers so that they are more focused on the
scope of their studies.
The framework
- Broader
- Can be used in different studies
- The particular theory used
already in the field - Presents one theory at a time
- Already existing before the
conduct of the study
THEORITICAL FRAMEWORL
Narrower/focused
* Directly related to a specific
study
- Set of related concepts to a
specific study
- May synthesize one or more
theories
* Develop while planning and
writing a specific research
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
is a visual representation of information that helps show the relationship
between ideas. Concept maps begin with the main topic and then branch out into sub-topics,
reflecting the connection of all the elements in the study. It can also provide and organize new
ideas.
A concept map
The—– is the “presumed cause” of the research problem. It is the
reason for any “change” or difference in a dependent variable. It can be purposely manipulated
by the researcher, depending on the focus of the study.
independent variable
The — is the “presumed effect” of the research problem. It is usually
the problem itself or the element that is being questioned. This variable is altered as a result
of experimental manipulation of the independent variable or variables. It is also called as the
criterion, effect, response, or outcome variable which captures the interest of the researcher
and requires analysis, interpretation, and implication of the findings of the study.
dependent variable
The —- is an independent variable which influences the direction
and the strength of the connection between independent and dependent variables. The
independent variable interacts with the moderator variable, which makes the relationship of
the independent and dependent variable stronger or weaker
moderating variable i
is an element that exists between the
independent to the dependent variable. A mediator (or mediating) variable is an integral part
of the cause-effect relationship and helps us to understand the effects of the independent
variable on the dependent variable.
Mediating variable or Intervening variable
is a special type of independent variable that can influence the
dependent variable. It takes an active role in quantitative studies. Statistical procedures are
used to control this variable. It is useful to integrate the control variables into your research
study, but it is not the main focus.
The control variable
is a conceptual paradigm which indicates the
inputs, required process, and the output. This approach is seated on the premise of acquiring
essential information by converting inputs into outputs through the required processing steps
in obtaining the result.
he Input-Process-Output Model (IPO)
The — is usually the independent variable of the study. Meanwhile, the Process is the
intervention or solution consist of the instruments and analyses used to acquire the result.
Input
the is the findings or outcome of the interventions being made to solve the
identified problem.
Output
in writing a research paper, the —- is included. It helps
in simplifying some of the technical terms which are vital in the understanding of the research
project. Although this part of the paper is optional
definition of terms
Definition of Terms is also called as
Operational Definition of Variables (ODV)
There are two ways in defining the terms,
the conceptual and operational definition.
The — is the meaning of the term that is based on how it is defined in the
dictionary or encyclopedia.
conceptual definition
on the other hand is the meaning of the
term based on how it was used in the study.
Operational definition
A — is a tentative statement about the relationship between two or more
variables. It is a specific and testable prediction on what you expect to happen with the
variables in your study.
Hypothesis