Theoretical Framework Vs Conceptual Framework Ppt -

Before diving into definitions, consider your audience. When your committee asks, “Where is your framework?” they are really asking three things:

If you mix these up on your PPT slide, you risk looking like you don’t understand the scientific method. Let’s fix that.


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Mistake #1: Using them interchangeably.

Mistake #2: Having no theory.

Mistake #3: Copying a conceptual framework from another paper.

Mistake #4: Making the conceptual framework too complex. Before diving into definitions, consider your audience


Derived from existing theories in the literature.

Think of it as “borrowing a lens” from previous scholars to look at your problem. If you mix these up on your PPT