Theoretical Framework Vs Conceptual Framework Ppt «1080p FHD»

| Feature | Theoretical Framework | Conceptual Framework | |---------|----------------------|------------------------| | Source | Existing theory/theories | Researcher’s synthesis + literature | | Scope | Broad, general, abstract | Narrow, specific, operational | | Purpose | Explain WHY relationships exist | Show WHAT will be measured and HOW | | Origin | Deductive (theory → data) | Often inductive or integrative | | Format | Narrative, sometimes a model | Usually a visual diagram + narrative | | Changeability | Fixed before data collection | May evolve during qualitative studies |

Both answer: “How do I organize my thinking?”
But theory gives the reasoning; conceptual gives the roadmap.

Add this to your final slide as a handout:

| If your committee asks... | Your answer (use in PPT speaker notes) | | :--- | :--- | | "Why do I need theory?" | Without it, your research lacks explanatory power. | | "Can a conceptual framework become a theory?" | Yes, after 20 years of replication. | | "Which is harder to write?" | Conceptual framework (because you must create). | | "Length?" | Theory: 1-2 pages. Conceptual: 1 diagram + 1 paragraph. | theoretical framework vs conceptual framework ppt

Final note for the presenter: Do not rush. Spend 60% of your presentation time on Slide 4 (The Table) and Slide 7 (The Example). These are where the "aha!" moments happen.

Good luck, and may your frameworks always be aligned.

Definition: Based on existing theories that have already been tested and established. | Feature | Theoretical Framework | Conceptual Framework

Scope: Broad and general. It provides the "lens" through which you view your research.

Origin: You borrow it from someone else (e.g., Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs).

Slide Tip: Use this to show the foundation your study sits on. 2. The Conceptual Framework (The "Map") Both answer: “How do I organize my thinking

Definition: A specific model you build to show the relationship between your variables. Scope: Narrow and specific to your study.

Origin: You construct it by pulling together different ideas or variables.

Slide Tip: Best represented as a flowchart or diagram with arrows showing cause and effect. Quick Comparison Table Theoretical Framework Conceptual Framework Foundation Established Theories Researcher's Logic Perspective Broad/General Specific/Targeted Presentation Narrative/Text Visual/Diagram Goal To justify the study To guide the data collection

A researcher’s own constructed model for a specific study.

Think of it as “drawing your own map” for the specific journey of your study.