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THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

& HYPOTHESIS DEVELOPMENT

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WH TS THEORETIC L

FR MEWORK?

A theoretical framework is

a conceptual model of how one theorizes the

relationships among the several factors (thevariables) that have been identified as

important to the problem.

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THE NEED FOR A

THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

The theoretical framework is the basis on which

the entire research rests.

A good theoretical framework is central toexamining the problem under investigation.

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THE COMPONENTS OF THE

THEORETIC L FR MEWORK

The theoretical framework elaborates the

relationships among the variables, explains the

theory underlying these relations, and describes

the nature and direction of the relationships.

There are 5 basic features that should be

incorporated in any theoretical framework:

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THE COMPONENTS OF THE

THEORETIC L FR MEWORK

1. The variables considered relevant to the study

should be clearly identif ied and labeled in the

discussions.

2. The discussions should state how two or more

variables are related to each other. This

should be done for the important relationshipsthat are theorized to exist among the variables.

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THE COMPONENTS OF THE

THEORETIC L FR MEWORK

3. If the nature and direction of the relationships

can be theorized on the basis of the findings

from previous research, then there should be an

indication in the discussions as to whether the

relationships would be positive or negative.

4. There should be a clear explanation of whywe would expect these relationships to exist.

The arguments could be drawn from the

previous research findings.

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THE COMPONENTS OF THE

THEORETIC L FR MEWORK

5. A schematic diagram of the theoretical

framework should be given so that the reader

can visualize the theorized relationships.

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INDEPENDENT AND

DEPENDENT VARIAbLES

Independent Variable

(IV)

Predictor

Presumed cause

Stimulus

Predicted from

Antecedent Manipulated

Dependent Variable

(DV)

Criterion

Presumed effect

Response

Predicted to.

Consequence Measured outcome

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MODERATINg VARIAbLES

INDEPENDENT

VARIABLEDEPENDENT

VARIABLE

MODERATINGVARIABLE

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INTERVENINg VARIAbLES

INDEPENDENT

VARIABLEDEPENDENT

VARIABLE

INTERVENING

VARIABLE

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HYPOTHESES

An hypothesis is:

An educated guess about a problems

solution.

It can be defined as a logically conjectured

relationship between two or more

variables expressed in the form of testable

statements.

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THE ROLE OF

HYPOTHESES

Guide the direction of the study

Identify relevant facts

Suggest most appropriate research

design

Provide framework for organizing

resulting conclusions

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CHARACTERISTICS OF

STRONg HYPOTHESES

AStrong

Hypothesis

Is

Adequate

Testable

Better

than rivals