Theoretical Framework Vs Conceptual Framework Ppt Top (2025)

| Criterion | Theoretical Framework | Conceptual Framework | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Deductive (General → Specific) | Inductive or Abductive (Specific → General) | | Appearance | Narrative paragraphs + citations | Diagrams, flowcharts, boxes & arrows | | Testability | Can be falsified | Often exploratory; guides data collection | | Scope | Broad discipline-wide | Narrow, study-specific | | Example | "Social Cognitive Theory (Bandura)" | My model: Self-Efficacy + Peer Pressure → Cheating Behavior (moderated by GPA) | Slide 6: Why You Need BOTH in Your Dissertation (The Non-Negotiable) Visual: A two-pillar arch. One pillar labeled "Theory," the other "Conceptual." The keystone at the top says "VALIDITY."

Theory = The borrowed map. Conceptual = The route you draw on it. Slide 3: Deep Dive #1 – The Theoretical Framework (The "Lens") Visual: A pair of glasses or a microscope. theoretical framework vs conceptual framework ppt top

The Mistake: Putting your theoretical framework in your results chapter. | Criterion | Theoretical Framework | Conceptual Framework

| Feature | Theoretical Framework | Conceptual Framework | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Existing, published theories (e.g., Maslow, Diffusion of Innovation) | Researcher’s own synthesis & logic | | Source | Literature Review | Literature + Personal Insight + Pilot Data | | Purpose | To explain why phenomena occur | To map how variables relate | | Stability | Fixed; you borrow it | Dynamic; you build it | Slide 3: Deep Dive #1 – The Theoretical

Subtitle: A Practical Guide for Researchers (With Infographics & Pro-Tips) Slide 1: Introduction – The Confusion Trap Speaker’s Note: Most students fail their proposal defense not on methodology, but on this single distinction.