1. If I have a conceptual framework then do I need to include the theoretical framework too? 2. Do all the concepts and definitions and their relationships need to be under either one of the frameworks in the literature review?! Or Can I start explaining concepts independently in the literature review?! Can you please help me?! I am really confused
If you have a conceptual framework, it outlines the specific concepts, variables, and their relationships relevant to your study, often serving as a guide for how you interpret the research. A theoretical framework, on the other hand, is broader, drawing from established theories to provide a foundation for your research approach. While both frameworks can complement each other, they serve distinct roles. In a literature review, you can introduce and explain key concepts independently, especially when they are important for understanding the background. However, it is essential to eventually tie them to either the conceptual or theoretical framework to maintain coherence and show how these ideas fit within your research context. This ensures that the literature review is not a disjointed collection of ideas but builds towards your framework.
1. If I have a conceptual framework then do I need to include the theoretical framework too?
2. Do all the concepts and definitions and their relationships need to be under either one of the frameworks in the literature review?! Or Can I start explaining concepts independently in the literature review?!
Can you please help me?! I am really confused
If you have a conceptual framework, it outlines the specific concepts, variables, and their relationships relevant to your study, often serving as a guide for how you interpret the research. A theoretical framework, on the other hand, is broader, drawing from established theories to provide a foundation for your research approach. While both frameworks can complement each other, they serve distinct roles. In a literature review, you can introduce and explain key concepts independently, especially when they are important for understanding the background. However, it is essential to eventually tie them to either the conceptual or theoretical framework to maintain coherence and show how these ideas fit within your research context. This ensures that the literature review is not a disjointed collection of ideas but builds towards your framework.
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