THEORETICAL

FRAMEWORK
What is a theoretical Framework?
THEORY FRAMEWORK
 a concept  Skeleton, a
formulated to basic structure
explain, predict or frame of
and understand reference
phenomena. designed to
support
something.
Theoretical Framework
In research, theoretical
Framework, theories that serve
as the building blocks or
skeleton for the foundation or
bases of the study.
Theoretical Framework strengthens your study.
 permits the readers to evaluate your topic
or the research problem critically
 connects the researcher to existing
knowledge
 having a theory helps the researcher
identify the limits to generalization
 makes the researcher to focus on
questions of why and how.
 The researcher cites and
discusses related theories that
serve as the foundation of the
variables and their relationship, to
make the study more scientific and
understandable to readers.
 HOW TO WRITE A
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK?
Step 1. Examine the research problem
and consider the key variables in your
research.
Step 2. Review your related literature
and choose the theory applicable to
your study.
Step 3. Discuss the theory and its
relation to your present study.
Remember:
In discussing the theoretical
Framework include the following:
 title of the theory
 author/proponent
 theoretical principle
 relationship/relevance to the present
study