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Practical Research 1
Practical Research 1
Research Framework
1
Objectives:
At the end of this chapter, the students will
be able to:
1. Discuss relevant theories and
2. Formulate relevant theories for the study
Research Framework
• A framework is defined as “a set of ideas that
provide support to something” (Merriam Webster;
n.d).
• Any concept or theory requires a strong framework
to establish its general feasibility.
• In the case of research, it serves as the building
blocks for the foundation of the study.
• 2 TYPES OF RESEARCH FRAMEWORKS:
1. Theoretical Framework
2. Conceptual Framework
Theoretical and
Conceptual Framework
IPO (input-process-output)
- Most commonly used paradigms
- Used when research seeks to discuss a factor or a
major variable that causes a problem, phenomenon,
or transformation in the subject.
INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT
(the variables that (the method process (the problem
causes problem, by which the phenomenon, or
phenomenon, or variables are transformation; the
transformation) collected and outcome of the
synthesized) variables)
• Profile of entrepreneurs
a. Age
b. Sex Analysis of data
c. Seminars through:
• Roles of entrepreneurs • Improved role of
a. Assessment
• Questionnaires entrepreneurs
b. Planning • Informal
interviews
• Higher returns
c. Implementation
d. Evaluation • Statistical and • Better quality of
• Specimen collection scientific services
• Performance treatment