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Conceptual Framework

Methodology & design

Definition

A diagram or narrative showing the variables in a study and the hypothesised relationships between them, derived from theory and literature.

Where it's used

Anchoring hypotheses in a quantitative thesis
Structuring the literature review's destination

Related concepts

Theoretical Framework Hypothesis Variable Construct Validity Cross-sectional Study Dependent Variable

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