THEORITICAL FRAMEWORK CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK A theoretical framework Provides a broad explanation of relationships that exists between concepts A theoretical framework is based on ONE theory The concepts of the study relate back to the theory. Theoretical frameworks start out as a conceptual framework and with much research; develop into a research-based theoretical framework A conceptual framework is not as well developed as is a theoretical framework When no existing theory fits the concepts that the researcher wishes to study, the researcher may construct a conceptual framework can be used to describe and begin to explain the relationships of the conceptsDissertation Conceptual Framework - Detailed (Page 2 of2) Joo! Light © 2004 com. [ee] _ — 1 feo conse - = (tty te a he =) an a eae 7 women |] a as ee [re | Salay Management Nowenomt \*