Conceptual Framework
Conceptual Framework
The Conceptual
Framework
Write a conceptual
framework applying the
Explain the meaning of guidelines on doing
conceptual framework; this important aspect
Justify the essence of of research.
conceptual framework;
Critique a conceptual
framework based on
some pointers;
PRACTICAL .
RESEARCH
checkingmemory
your
What is the review of related
literature?
Framework something
skeleton
A diagrammatic
presentation of the
study also called as the
research paradigm
This is a diagram that connects variables of the
Conceptual study with lines (correlations) or arrows (cause-
effect relationships)
Framework
Conceptual Framework
This study generally aims to determine if a SHS students’ academic performance in Mathematics have any association with
his/her stress tolerance.
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Chapter 2
Related Literature
Conceptual Framework
Research Hypotheses
Definition of Terms
A hypothesis is a prediction of the possible outcomes of a study (Fraenkel &
Research Wallen, 2009).
Hypotheses are statements in quantitative research in which the investigator
Hypothesis makes a prediction or a conjecture about the outcome of a relationship among
attributes or characteristics (Creswell, 2012)
Is there a
significant relationship
between the Grade 11 student-
respondents’ availability of
internet connection at home and
their average sleeping time?
There is no
significant relationship
between the Grade 11 student-
respondents’ availability of
internet connection at home and
their average sleeping time?
RQ: Does a SHS student’s academic performance in Math have any association with
his/her stress tolerance?
This study generally aims to determine if a SHS students’ academic performance in Mathematics have any association with
his/her stress tolerance.
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RQ: What traits of a professor do SHS students consider important?
This study generally aims to identify the traits or characteristics of a professor that SHS students believe are important.
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RQ: Can a new packaging improve the selling power of <product>?
This study generally aims to determine if a new packaging can improve the selling power of <product>.
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Variables and sub-variables or values in conceptual framework are defined,
Definition except very common variables like grade level, gender, school type where the
values are indicated in the framework itself.
of Terms
Format:
The following terms are defined as used in the
study: (followed by list of terms with
conceptual and operational definitions, if
appropriate)
Conceptual definition – original author’s
qualitative definition.
Terms defined operationally are variables
measured using instruments, e.g., test or rating
scale.
Example: Millennials’ attitude – total rating in
a rating scale.