Master Session on Conceptual Framework

Introduction to Research Frameworks00:00:01

An overview of what a research framework is, describing it as the visual blueprint or structure of the research process, including flowcharts and diagrams.

Defining the Conceptual Framework00:01:20

Explains the components of a conceptual framework, focusing on independent, dependent, and moderator variables, and how they relate through visual modeling.

Theoretical vs. Conceptual Frameworks00:04:52

A detailed comparison highlighting that theoretical frameworks rely on established past studies and theories, while conceptual frameworks are specific, narrower, and tailored to the current study.

Understanding Variables00:12:44

A deep dive into the types of variables: Independent (presumed cause), Dependent (presumed effect), Moderating (influences strength/direction), Mediating/Intervening, and Control variables.

The IPO (Input-Process-Output) Model00:24:30

Guidance on using the IPO model as a functional structure for research, detailing how to map inputs, describe the research process, and define the output or intervention.