Theoretical Framework
A theoretical framework consists of
concepts and, together with their definitions and reference to relevant
scholarly literature, existing theory that is used for your particular study. The
theoretical framework must demonstrate an understanding of theories and
concepts that are relevant to the topic of your research paper and that relate
to the broader areas of knowledge being considered.
Purpose
1.To
test theories.
2.To
make
research
findings
meaningful
and generalizable.
3.To
establish
orderly
connections
between
observations
and facts.
4.To
predict
and control situations.
5.To
stimulate
research.
The theoretical framework strengthens the study in the following ways:
1.An explicit
statement of theoretical assumptions permits the reader to evaluate them
critically.
2.The theoretical
framework connects the researcher to existing knowledge. Guided by a relevant
theory, you are given a basis for your hypotheses and choice of research
methods.
3.Articulating the theoretical
assumptions of a research study forces you to address questions of why and how.
It permits you to intellectually transition from simply describing a phenomenon
you have observed to generalizing about various aspects of that phenomenon.
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http://libguides.usc.edu/writingguide/theoreticalframework
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