Conceptual FrameworkWhat Do You Think Is Going On?

(Wills, 2012)

Purna Bdr. Thapa PrabhatSept 20, 2013

Class presentationAdvance Qualitative Research Meth-

ods (621)

(Maxwell. J)

The structure of presentation

Understanding Conceptual FrameworkPurpose of Conceptual FrameworkWhat Make Good Conceptual FrameworkWhy Philosophical ParadigmsModules to Construct Conceptual

FrameworkDeveloping Concept MapsSpecific forms of Conceptual FrameworkSamplesObservation

Understanding Conceptual FrameworkSystem of concepts, assumptions, ex-

pectations, beliefs and theories – sup-ports and informs

Relations with variables, concepts and key factors

Linked concepts- comprehensive under-standing (Jabareen, 2009)

Ontological or epistemological roleVisual or written product / theory–

graphical or narrativeUnderstanding of things you plan to

study

Purposes of Conceptual Framework

To clarify concepts and purposes rela-tionships among the concepts

Provide a context for interpreting the study findings

Explain observationsTheory development

What Make Good Conceptual Framework

Outside the tradition – integrate differ-ent approaches, theories

Critical not just descriptiveConstructed , not foundYour understanding about the worldResearcher identity and experienceLinks with literature, research ques-

tions (www.authorstream.com)

Why Philosophical Paradigms

Clear about philosophical and method-ologies

Each embody different ideas about on-tology and epistemology

Justify your design decisions-theoryBuild on accepted theory

CHOOSING PARADIGMSUnderstand the themeAssessing which world is fit with youPreference of researchersCompatible with research questions,

methods

Modules to Construct Conceptual Framework

1. Your experiential knowledge Via Identity Memo, personal experi-

ence2. Prior theory and research

Theory is a “coat closet” Theory is a “spotlight”

3. Your pilot and exploratory research4. Thought experiments Helpful working on whiteboard or

computer programs

Use of Theory in Conceptual Framework

Theory: set of concepts, ideas, broader than its usual meaning; eg. rock

Why? roadmap, enlightenment, broaden understanding

How? existing theory, critical use of theory

‘Believing game’ and ‘doubting game’Develop, borrow an d test

Developing Concept Maps

1. Identify the key words – literature re-view

2. Take something you’ve already writ-ten – naming concept

3. Categorize and brainstorm4. Integrate and validating5. Ask someone and re-visit Don’t try to make you map too elegant

Specific forms of conceptual framework

Model can be: schematic or mathematical– Schematic model- conveys concepts and

propositions – boxes, arrows tree chart, or other symbols

– Mathematical: conveys concepts and propositions, through, letters, number, and mathematical symbols , ( Nalzaro, 2009)

– Mind Maps– Software system

(Vaughan, 2008)

Samples

Observation

Individual construction ‘Concept maps’ and conceptual frame-

workCases and examplesRecommend to readNo reference – seems book chapter

Reference

Maxwell, J. (2012). Qualitative Research De-sign: An interactive approach (Chapter 3: Conceptual Framework. Thousand Oaks. Sage.

Jabareen, Y. (2009). Building a Conceputal Framework: Philosophy, Definitions and Pro-cedure. International institute fro qualitative methodology. Alberta.

( Nalzaro, 2009). Conceptual Framework. www. /ludymae/chapter-6theoretical-concep-tual framework