Research Framework

Question 1

A set of ideas that provides support to something

It serves as the building blocks for the foundation of the study

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Framework

Question 2

This framework uses existing theories and serves as the foundation of the study

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Theoretical Framework

Question 3

This framework is derived from a combination of theories or parts of theories

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Conceptual framework

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Elements of the Theoretical Framework

Answer 4

• Relevant theories
• Review of Related Literature
• Review of Related Studies
• Paradigm of the Study

Question 5

These are theories that are partially or fully relevant to the present study and are discussed to provide a basis for the variables

A system of ideas intended to explain something especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained

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Relevant theories

Question 6

These are published materials that compare the study with existing knowledge on the research topic

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Review of Related Literature

Question 7

Thesis or dissertations on research topics carrying the same variable

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Review of Related Studies

Question 8

A diagrammatic presentation of the study used to visually summarize the whole study

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Paradigm of the Study

Question 9

It is one of the most commonly used paradigms

Answer 9

IPO (Input-Process-Output) model

Question 10

Are variables that causes the problem phenomenon, or transformation,

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Input

Question 11

The method by which the variables are collected and synthesized

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Process

Question 12

The outcome of the variable

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Output

Question 13

Formulating the Theoretical Framework

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1. Examine your thesis title and research problem
2. Brainstorm about what is considered as the key variable in the research
3. Review related literature and studies
4. List the constructs and variables
5. Review key theories
6. Discuss the assumptions or propositions

Question 14

Is the central idea of the entire literature

E.g. study habits

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Major variable

Question 15

It helps specify which particular aspect of the major variable is being referred to

E.g. time required for studying, methods of studying, and place for studying

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Sub-variable

Question 16

Are specific information that describes the sub-variables

E.g. employing patterned time intervals for effective studying; and studying in one’s ideal environment

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Indicator

Question 17

Format of a literature review

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Introduction
Body
Conclusion

Question 18

A stage in writing literature review where research must determine the research gap before the review of literature

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Problem formulation

Question 19

It helps define the approach that the researcher may take in measuring the variables

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Related studies

Question 20

It serves as in-depth summary of the related literature to the study

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Literature review