T2 Theo and Concept FW Flashcards
A set of interrelated concepts created to organize and give explanation to a complex collection of individual facts and observations
THEORY
Let readers see the “angle” or “view” you want to explain in a certain phenomenon
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Describes the variables present in the study and their presumed relationship with one another based from the review of literatur
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
HOW TO WRITE A FOCUSED RESEARCH TITLE
- GEOGRAPHICAL
- HISTORICAL
- BIOLOGICAL
VARIABLES
- INDEPENDENT VARIABLE
(IV) - DEPENDENT VARIABLE
(DV) - CONTROLLED VARIABLE
(CV)
Reveal underlying assumptions of ontology and epistemology
identify a philosophical foundation
identify broad topic or problem area
frame a research problem
review or synthesize existing literature to examine knowledge development in identified problem area
determine supporting knowledge
use existing theory to frame reasearch problem and interpret result, or construct theory as part of research process
identify a theory base
identify specific focus for research, based on knowledge development, theoretical perspective, and research purpose
develop a specific question or query
Develop standard procedures or broad strategic approach to answer research question or query
Select a design strategy
Establish scope of study and methods for accessing research participants
Set study boundaries
Determine strategies for collecting information that is numerical, visual, auditory, or narrative
Obtain information
Employ systematic processes to examine different types of data and derive interpretative scheme
Analyze information and draw conclusions
Write and disseminate research conclusions
Share and use research knowledge
