Theoretical and Conceptual Framework Practice Flashcards

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering the definitions, paradigms, and components of theoretical and conceptual frameworks in practical research.

Research Framework

A structure or blueprint that outlines the research plan and helps the researcher develop relevant research questions and concepts aligned to the methods.

Theoretical Framework

A set of concepts, theories, ideas, and assumptions that help understand a specific phenomenon or problem, acting as a lens that guides research.

Conceptual Framework

A graphical presentation or schematic diagram of concepts and ideas on the basic structure or components of research and the relationships of these elements with one another.

Theory

An established general explanation of a phenomenon used as an organizing model for research questions, hypotheses, and collection procedures.

Theoretical Analysis

A part of a theoretical framework that pertains to the diagram or description of the theoretical foundation.

Principles of the Theory

A component of the theoretical framework that identifies the highlights and important features of the theory.

Concept Map

A visual representation made up of varied figures like lines, circles, and boxes representing research questions, variables, and their relationships.

Paradigm

The actual framework or diagram within a conceptual framework.

Caption

The short description of the figure number of the conceptual framework.

IPO Model

Input-Process-Output; a paradigm used mostly in descriptive research to present major variables, causes, and data analysis processes.

IV-DV Model

Independent Variable-Dependent Variable Model; a paradigm used in experimental and non-experimental research for cause and effect, currently used in IMRAD format.

PC Model

Predictor-Criterion Model; a paradigm used in correlational research to present the correlation between two major research variables.

POM

Proposed Original Model; a paradigm used when the researcher designs or creates an original framework, mostly in experimental research.

Independent Variables

The subject matter items or variables that are manipulated or considered the cause, such as the SFG components in the mentioned study.

Dependent Variable

The variable that is being tested and measured, such as critical thinking in the Systematic Functional Grammar study.

Systematic Functional Grammar (SFG)

A modern language theory stating that critical thinking increases through ideational, interpersonal, and textual functions of language.

Deductive

The logical approach through which a theoretical framework works.

Inductive

The logical approach through which a conceptual framework works.