DEFINITION OF CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

1. 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.

In other words, the conceptual framework is the researcher’s understanding of how the
particular variables in his study connect with each other. Thus, it identifies the variables
required in the research investigation. It is the researcher’s “map” in pursuing the
investigation.

2. A conceptual framework is a bit like a recipe or a blueprint. It provides an outline of

how you plan to conduct the research for your thesis, but it goes further than that by
also positioning your work within the larger field of research. Writing a conceptual
framework can not only help to guide your thesis to ensure that your research stays
on track, but it also helps to guide fellow researchers or advisers who are analyzing
your thesis.

DATA FLOW DIAGRAM

1. A data flow diagram (DFD) illustrates how data is processed by a system in terms of
inputs and outputs. As its name indicates its focus is on the flow of information, where
data comes from, where it goes and how it gets stored.

2. A data flow diagram (DFD) is a graphical representation of the "flow" of data

through an information system, modelling its process aspects. A DFD is often
used as a preliminary step to create an overview of the system without going into
great detail, which can later be elaborated.[2] DFDs can also be used for
the visualization of data processing (structured design).

WHAT IS CONTEXT DIAGRAM?

The Context Diagram shows the system under consideration as a single high-level process and
then shows the relationship that the system has with other external entities (systems,
organizational groups, external data stores, etc.).

Another name for a Context Diagram is a Context-Level Data-Flow Diagram or a Level-0 Data
Flow Diagram. Since a Context Diagram is a specialized version of Data-Flow Diagram,
understanding a bit about Data-Flow Diagrams can be helpful.
A Data-Flow Diagram (DFD) is a graphical visualization of the movement of data through an
information system. DFDs are one of the three essential components of the structured-systems
analysis and design method (SSADM). A DFD is process centric and depicts 4 main
components.