The theoretical framework is a collection of interrelated concepts and propositions that provide a structured view of a phenomenon. Key Characteristics:
You are drawing your own map to navigate a specific forest. theoretical framework vs conceptual framework ppt
“The Prescription Glasses.” You cannot see the data clearly without the glasses (theory). You did not invent the glasses; you borrowed them from an expert (e.g., Vygotsky, Piaget, Diffusion of Innovation). The theoretical framework is a collection of interrelated
In many theses, you will use BOTH: theoretical framework first (lens), then conceptual framework (operational model). Diffusion of Innovation). In many theses
: Both act as a bridge between abstract knowledge and concrete data.