Conceptual Framework NEED FOR CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORKS The Conceptual

Conceptual Framework

NEED FOR CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORKS The Conceptual Framework/theoretical framework Is a logically developed, described and elaborated Network of associations among concepts or variables deemed relevant to the problem situation

CONCEPTS AND VARIABLES • A concept is an idea expressed as a Symbol or in words - Conceptual framework • A variable can be observed and measured - theoretical framework

CONSTRUCTS AND CONCEPTS • A construct… conceptual terms but Cannot be directly measured… Constructs are building blocks for Defining causal relationships as they Are the purest representation of a concept • A concept …certain characteristics Or phenomena that can be grouped Together… concepts represent Similarities in otherwise diverse Phenomena…concepts are located in The world of thought rather than In the actual world

DIMENSIONS & ELEMENTS • Dimensions : are behavioral in manner and are created to render the concepts measureable • Elements: are within the dimensions that are observable and measureable

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK • Concepts raised in preliminary investigation • Concepts difficult to operationalize • Defines the concepts as clearly as possible • Shows possible links among concepts, dimensions & elements

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK Conceptual models : EARP & ENNETT (1991) Definition of Conceptual Model: Diagram of causal linkages among a set of concepts believe to be related to a particular problem Concepts/variables/dimensions/elements = boxes Processes = arrows Can reflect factors at multi – levels (macro to micro)

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK CONCEPTUAL MODELS : Often draw on: • one or more theories • Empirical Evidence • Knowledge specific to particular case Serve to: • summarize and integrate knowledge • Provide explanations to causal linkages • Generate hypotheses

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK: CONVENTIONS FOR DRAWING CF • Only include concepts that will be operationally defined and measured • Present left to right or top to bottom • Use arrows to imply causality • Label Concepts Succinctly • Do not include operational definitions or values of variables in the models • Create analytic framework that change over course of reviews as we learn more about the body of evidence through the literature

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK: SOURCE OF DATA LITERATURE REVIEWS • SIMILAR STUDIES • DEMOGRAPHIC STATISTICS • GOVERNMENT REPORTS SURVEYS FOCUS GROUPS INTERVIEWS DIRECT OBSERVATION DATA COLLECTION : PHENOMENOLOGY (QUALITATIVE) AND/OR POSITIVIST (QUANTITATIVE): PROVIDE EXPLANATIONS TO CAUSAL LINKAGES

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EXAMPLE OF CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

EXAMPLE OF CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

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EXAMPLE OF CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

EXAMPLE OF CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK Conceptual Framework on Learning Technology

EXAMPLE OF CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

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EXAMPLE OF CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

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