Sunday, November 9, 2014

What is a Framework in Science or Theory?

Conceptual frameworks are high-level conceptual categories and relationships that may not explain a particular phenomenon but identify the types of concepts that are likely needed to provide an explanation.  In that way, conceptual frameworks can provide guidance in developing theory.

If you are developing a framework, the deliverables are

A diagram of the conceptual framework you are proposing using as a starting point or basis for further  theory building.

A description explaining the diagram.

The way a framework is defined, it can also be explained as input variables and output variables of the phenomenon of interest. The framework may provide additional information apart from the simple listing of variables.

Framework building - Is it exploratory research or descriptive research?

https://loft.io/process/grounded-theory/conceive/conceptual-framework/


Reference given:
Corbin, J., & Strauss, A. (2007). Basics of qualitative research: Techniques and procedures for developing grounded theory (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

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