(IC 204 GRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR)

THEORETICAL/
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

MR. SAMUEL S. LAROA

Presenter
 What is theory?

Theory
• is the system of ideas intended to
explain something, especially one based
on general principles independent of the
thing to be explained. (Oxford dictionary)
• A set of principles on which the
practice of an activity is based.
( a theory of Education)
Theories are formulated to
explain , predict, and
understand phenomena and, in
many cases, to challenge and
extend existing knowledge
within the limits of critical
bounding assumptions.
 What is Theoretical Framework?
Theoretical framework is the structure
that can hold or support a theory of a
research study. The theoretical framework
introduces and describes the theory that
explains why the research problem
under study exists.
*ROLE IN RESEARCH

 It guides the research and determines the

concepts
to cover and how to measure them and what
statistical
relationship you should look for.
 Foundation of any research.
 Provide structure.
 * IMPORTANCE

• It structures the theory of a research study.

• It will introduce and describes the main subject
or concept under study.
*PURPOSE
• Interpret and code new research data for future use
• Identifies and define research problems.
• Prescribes or evaluate solutions to research problems.
• Giving a theory of new meaning and interpretation.
• Gives a response to a new problems with no
previously identified solution strategies.
• Helps determine which facts in the accumulated
knowledge are important and which facts or not.
• Provides research professionals with a common language and
framework of reference.
• Guides research efforts and improve professional practice.
REMEMBER!!!
The theoretical framework provides
a general of relationships between
different concepts while
Conceptual framework focuses on a
specific direction to explore the
research problem.
Both framework in research are
advantageous and important
 THE STRUCTURE OF THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

*Set your aims and Goals

*Define and explain each theory
*Create a solid augment
*Select and define your school of thought
*Identify the concept
*Correlation between concept Goal
*State your perspective
*Benefits and drawbacks
*Theory limitations
* Interrelation of concept
 How to build a Theoretical framework?

It is important to answer these two basic

questions:
1.What is the research question /problems?
2.Why is your approach a feasible solution?
Using the structure mentioned above keep in mind tis
following Points and
“Start a building of theoretical framework”.
1. Define and describe the framework.
2. Position New Theoretical Framework in A Broader
Context.
3. Use Correct Grammar.
4. Be Explicit
5. Conlusion.
Before you start your research, you have to gather as much
relevant information and data as you can.

The theoretical framework helps represent and explain

the Information in an organized and useful manner.
Thank you for listening
and God bless us all..