Practical Research 2
ILLUSTRATING AND EXPLAINING THE
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Activity 1: Tell me your Problem.
Directions: Read the scenario that presents the topic for a simple research project
and formulate the appropriate Statements of the Problem (SOP). Write your
formulated Statement of the Problem on a separate sheet of paper.
Activity 2: Feel Me? Fill me!
Directions: Using the background information in Activity 1, fill in the Table below
by supplying what is being required.
What are the variables
implied
from the background
information/scenario?
What are the
ideas/concepts
linked with variables?
What are the theories that
can be related with the
identified
concepts?
The Conceptual Framework
✓ It is defined as an analytical tool that explains the main
concepts to be studied or investigated in one’s research.
✓ It offers the foundation and fundamental basis of the entire
research.
✓ It is like a blueprint, a master plan, or a recipe that provides
an outline of the plan on how the research is to be conducted.
✓ It is a graphic or visual form of the different variables of the
study and the alleged relationship among these variables
although, not all conceptual frameworks have to include a
diagram or graphic.
✓ It is used in research to plan possible sequence of action or to
present an ideal method to an idea or thought.
✓ The literature review is the logical basis of the conceptual
framework
Purposes of a Conceptual framework
The conceptual framework aims to:
➢ Explain ideas and suggest associations among the ideas in a study;
➢ Provide an outline for interpreting the findings of the study, since conceptual
framework defines the scope and the limitations of the study;
➢ Explain observations; and
➢ Encourage the formulation of useful and practical theories.
Practical Example: (Please refer to the background information in Activity 1)
Supposed that the formulated Statement of the Problem based on the background
information are as follows:
1. What is the demographic profile of the respondents
2. What is the level of the respondents’ financial literacy;
3. What are the factors affecting the respondents’ finances; and
4. Is there a significant relationship between the level of financial literacy of the
selected professionals and the factors affecting one’s finances?
By carefully studying the formulated Statement of the Problem stated
above, we can say that the level of the respondents’ financial literacy and
the factors affecting their finances are the two variables under study. If we
are going to visualize the above said variables and its presumed
relationship, the conceptual framework will look like this:
The sample conceptual framework presented above can also be presented
in a narrative way as:
The conceptual framework presents that research variables:
respondents’ demographic profile, level of financial literacy, and factors
affecting respondents’ finances. It also shows that factors affecting
respondents’ finances have something to do with their financial literacy
level.
Examining the above example of how a conceptual framework is being
prepared, one can say that conceptual framework is an excellent visual
summary of the study as it helps the reader to easily identify the research
variables and the presumed relationships amongst it. It is therefore
important to carefully write the research questions, identify the variables
of the study, and craft the conceptual framework well to correctly identify
the method or the procedures to be used in the study.
Activity 3: Conceptualize me
Directions: Read and analyze the Statement of the Problem below and
prepare a Conceptual Framework. Illustrate and explain your
conceptual framework.
Activity 4: Case Analysis
Directions: Read and analyze the Statement of the Problem below and
prepare a Conceptual Framework. Illustrate and explain your
conceptual framework.
Assessment
Directions: Read the questions carefully and choose the letter of the best answer.
Write the letter of your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following helps the researcher to maps out the actions required in
the course of the study given his observation on the subject matter and his
previous knowledge of other researchers’ point of view?
a. Definition of Terms c. Theoretical Map
b. Research Hypothesis d. Conceptual Framework
2. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a conceptual framework?
a. To explain observations
b. To encourage development of useful and practical theories
c. To provide background for interpreting study findings
d. To interpret studies and literatures related to the problem
3. If your research is examining the relationship between students’ correct SHS
Track choice and the factors affecting their choice, and their opinion toward
school’s career guidance program, which conceptual framework is best suited?
4. If your research question is “What is the effect of students’ interest in learning
Practical Research subject to their grades?” what is your dependent variable?
a. Grades
b. Students’ interest
c. Interest in learning Practical Research subject
d. Practical Research subject
5. Which of the following statements about Conceptual Framework is UNTRUE?
a. Conceptual framework only helps researcher refine his central hypothesis
b. It is like a food recipe or blueprint of a building
c. Not all conceptual frameworks have to include a diagram or graphic
d. It provides outline of the plan on how to conduct the research
6. If the research question is “What is the relationship between the students’
interest and their performance in Practical Research subject?” how would you
formulate your conceptual framework?
7. Which of the following is consists of concepts that are place in a logical and
sequential design?
a. Definition of Terms c. Statement of the Problem
b. Research Hypothesis d. Conceptual Framework
8. Based on the diagram below, which of the following is the possible result of
the study?
a. Increased teachers’ productivity or performance
b. Increased teachers’ level of job satisfaction
c. Well-adjusted teachers
d. Techers will be satisfied with their jobs
9. Referring to the previous diagram, what do lines with arrow heads in both ends
imply?
a. The direction of the research
b. The correlation between two variables
c. The effects of one variable to the other
d. It serves as an indicator
10. Which of the following does conceptual framework offer?
a. Foundation and fundamental basis of the entire research
b. Picture of the researcher’s notion
c. Clarification of the research objectives
d. Framework to be followed by the researcher
Assessment
D 1.
D 2.
C 3.
A 4.
A 5.
A 6.
D 7.
A 8.
B 9.
A 10.
