Theoretical Framework and Conceptual Framework

    

   A theoretical framework is a collection of interrelated concepts, like a theory but not necessarily so well worked-out. (Borgatti, 1996).This is mean by theoretical framework is set of data we gathered to approved that our hypothesis is true.By knowing our scope of theoretical ,we can give strength to our hypothesis hence making the theoretical framework are very important and they are support by general knowledge of related topic.Take an example of a research conducting the effect of smoking on health,thus we gather data related to many people having sick are related to smoking will be our theoretical framework to show that smoking does affect our health.

Miles and Huberman (1994) defined a conceptual framework as a visual or written product, one that “explains, either graphically or in narrative form, the main things to be studied—the key factors, concepts,or variables—and the presumed relationships among them” (p. 18).As stated ,anonymous (2003) stated that conceptual framework is the basis for thinking about what we do and about what it means, influenced by the ideas and research of others.

From here,we can conclude that theoretical framework is making a new theory based on perception on ,other related research (conceptual framework) and gathering data to prove our theory is true.

Reference:

1.      Borgatti, P. S. (1996). Elements of Research. Analytictech. Retrieved April 3, 2012, from http://www.analytictech.com/mb313/elements.htm.

2.      Anonymous (2003).What is a conceptual framework?. Healthy Women – Healthy Communities project. Retrieved April 3, 2012, from http://www.lazogroup.ca/msproject/framework1-e.php