Conceptual Framework

Lesson 9 of Practical Research 2

Definition of Conceptual Framework

A conceptual framework is a graphical presentation

of your concepts or ideas on the basic structure or
components of your research as well as on the
relationships of these elements with one another.

 Itis a graph or non-prose material, specifically, a

schematic diagram that shows a well-ordered
elements of the research. (Shields & Rangarjan
2013)
Purposes of Conceptual Research

 Conceptual Framework shows the organization,

order, and direction of your research study.
 Itgives people a notion on the research
activities you want to perform, on the manner
you want to carry these activities out and on the
knowledge you have to prove your familiarity
with your research topic or research problem.
 Italso serves the purpose of clarifying concepts
and their relationships with one another in a
research study.
Concept Map

A map that is made up of varied figures: lines,

circles, boxes, and other marks or symbols
representing your concepts on these varied
features of your research.
 Hence, a conceptual framework looks like a
map showing the main features of a plan or
project plus the relationship between or
among the features or variables in the
research.
Conceptual Framework vs. Theoretical
Framework

 In Conceptual Framework, all of the plans,

concepts, or ideas about the many aspects of
your research are shown and clarified
graphically and verbally. But looking so broad
or numerous, all components of the study,
concrete and abstract, are not extensively and
thoroughly explained by the conceptual
framework.
Theoretical Framework
 Itgives and explains the theories, principles,
generalizations, and research finding, which
have some connection to your research study.
 Anin-depth knowledge of the theoretical principles
governing or controlling the things involved in the
research makes you think well and accurately of the
varied aspects of your study; thereby, giving you the
chance to have a better view of not only the main
problem of your research but also of its other
components. You get to read in the theoretical framework
the basis or foundation of the research; in the conceptual
framework, the broad outline plan to carry out the
research on the basis of the theories, principles, or
generalizations proven true by facts and logical reasoning.
(Shields & Rangarjan, 2013; Walliman, 2014)
Purposes in Writing a Conceptual
Framework

 Familiarize yourself with the objective of the conceptual

framework.
 Base the contents of the conceptual framework on your own
understanding of the elements and of the relationships of
the research features.
 See to it that all aspects of the conceptual framework are
related to the objective of the research.
 Let others read your conceptual framework for comments or
feedbacks for improvement purposes.