Theoretical Framework Vs Conceptual Framework Ppt !!top!! Access

Slide 2 — Why it matters

: A curated collection of established theories and propositions used to ground your study. Key Features Derived from existing, validated literature. Broad and abstract in scope. Typically used in quantitative research to test hypotheses. Slide 4: Conceptual Framework (The Researcher’s Lens)

| Feature | Theoretical Framework | Conceptual Framework | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Borrowed from existing literature | Created by the researcher | | Scope | Broad, general, abstract | Specific, concrete, contextual | | Purpose | To explain why the phenomenon happens | To show how your variables relate | | Visual Form | Rarely visual; usually a citation or model name | Usually visual (boxes, arrows, circles) | | Life Span | Static (does not change during study) | Dynamic (may evolve after literature review) | | Example | Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs | A flow chart: Salary → Motivation → Performance |