16 Questions
What is the purpose of a conceptual framework?
To synthesize the literature and concepts of a study
What is a key component of a theoretical framework?
Providing a visual representation or model
What skill must a researcher possess to develop these frameworks?
Ability to review literature, themes, and theory
What makes a problem researchable according to the text?
Clarity and specificity
What is the role of a theoretical framework?
To serve as a blueprint or roadmap for developing arguments and supporting research
What should not be answerable with a simple 'yes' or 'no' or by easily-found facts?
A problem that is researchable
What is the primary purpose of well-defined scope in a research study?
To guide the research and articulate its significance
What is the purpose of enumerating the details of a study's significance?
To arrange details according to beneficiaries
What is the difference between operational and conceptual definitions of a term?
Operational definitions are for variables to be observed and measured, while conceptual definitions are for arranging details according to beneficiaries.
What is the purpose of delimitations in a research report?
To alert readers to conditions beyond the researcher's control
What does manageability refer to in the context of a research study?
It refers to accessing people, statistics, or documents within limited time and resources
Why is it important to articulate the significance of a study?
To establish relevance, guide the research, attract funding, and open up further research
What is one component included in defining the scope of a study?
(1) Area of locality
What should delimitations caution readers against?
Expecting beyond what the study can deliver
Which statement best describes ways to define a term?
(1) Operational definition - type of definition specifically made for your study; (2) Conceptual definition - generally used in a specific discipline
What does significance of a study establish?
A significant contribution or benefit provided by the study.
Test your knowledge of identifying and distinguishing between different conceptual and theoretical frameworks used in research. Understand the purposes and characteristics of conceptual and theoretical frameworks in academic studies.
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