Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks

This week’s topics

Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks

1. Appraising dominant financial and business theories
2. Contrasting competing theoretical paradigms
3. Developing conceptual models
4. Operationalising theoretical constructs
5. Theoretical Framework vs Conceptual Framework In Research: Simple Explainer (With Examples)
6. Conceptual framework explained with a simple example

What you will be able to do

• 2.1 Evaluate literature relevant to a research problem.
• 2.2 Critically analyse different theoretical approaches to a research problem.

Activity

Start with this week’s 2 videos, then: Seminar, guided reading and a short written task: evaluate literature relevant to a research problem.

Study materials

Videos

• Theoretical Framework vs Conceptual Framework In Research: Simple Explainer (With Examples) · YouTube · Grad Coach · 9 min · for registered students
• Conceptual framework explained with a simple example · YouTube · Degree Doctor · 3 min · for registered students
• Introduction to the revised Conceptual Framework · YouTube · IFRS Foundation · 52 min · for registered students

Further resources

• MIT OpenCourseWare 15.347 Doctoral Seminar in Research Methods I (Fall 2004) · Reading · MIT OpenCourseWare, course · for registered students
• Research Methods Knowledge Base (Trochim, hosted by Conjointly) · Reading · Other, textbook · for registered students