CONCEPTUAL, THEORETICAL, AND OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK IN RESEARCH

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

A conceptual framework represents the researcher's synthesis of literature on how to

explain a phenomenon. It maps out the actions required in the course of the study given

his previous knowledge of other researchers' point of view and his observations on the

subject of research.

According to Miles and Huberman (1994),a conceptual framework as a visual or written

product, one that “explains, either graphically or in narrative form, the main things to be

studied—the key factors, concepts, or variables—and the presumed relationships

among them”.

According to Levering (2002), conceptual framework provides not knowledge of “hard

facts” but, rather, “soft interpretation of intentions”.

THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

The theoretical framework is the structure that can hold or support a theory of a

research study. It also introduces and describes the theory which explains why the

research problem under study exists.

As stated by Grant and Osanloo (2014), “Without a theoretical framework, the structure

and vision for a study is unclear, much like a house that cannot be constructed without a

blueprint. By contrast, a research plan that contains a theoretical framework allows the

dissertation study to be strong and structured with an organized flow from one chapter
to the next”.

According to Eisenhart (1991), theoretical framework as “a structure that guides

research by relying on a formal theory constructed by using an established, coherent

explanation of certain phenomena and relationships”.

OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK

Operational framework is from methodological nature. This framework provides specific

criteria, steps, methods depending of what you want to do.

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Eisenhart. (1991). What is a Theoretical Framework. Retrieved from

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Grant, & Osanloo. (2014). Purpose of the Conceptual/Theoretical Framework. Retrieved

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INDIVIDUAL REPORT NO.3

REYES, LOVELY BELLE

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

DR. JULIET CATANE