Golden Gate Colleges P. Prieto ST., Batangas City: College of Nursing

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GOLDEN GATE COLLEGES

P. Prieto St., Batangas City

COLLEGE OF NURSING

Theoretical Framework Sample Presented: Title “Graduate


 A framework is simply the Tracer Study of BSN Graduates of
structure of the idea or concept Golden Gate Colleges” by: Orense,
presented and how it is put together. Rei Coreen, bereo, Rommel, Luzon,
 A research framework may Princess
be conceptual or theoretical.
 According to Wood and Research Paradigm
Ross- Kerr (2206), a conceptual  Paradigm represents global
framework is a structure of concepts issues about individuals, groups,
grouped together as a map of the study. situations and events of interest
 A theoretical framework is  Conceptual paradigm is a
an explanation that interrelates the diagram that visually presents and
concepts or theories involved in the interprets the underlying theory, principle
phenomenon (Houser, 2008). and concepts of a research. It is also a
visual presentation of variables that
Purpose of Conceptual or Theoretical interrelate with one another as perceived
Framework by the researcher before an actual
 Justify the rationale behind the empirical investigation is done to prove its
investigation relationship.
 Give reasons for searching new
data and for analyzing, interpreting and
synthesizing data
 Cite theory/ theories on which the
study is premised, in order to establish
relationship among the variables in the
study

Hypothesis
 Hypotheses are theoretical
explanations of a phenomenon. They are
statemens that translate a problem into
precise, unambiguous predictions of
expected outcomes.
 Hypotheses are statements of the
researcher’s expectations regarding the
relationship between and among the
variables under investigation

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GOLDEN GATE COLLEGES
P. Prieto St., Batangas City

COLLEGE OF NURSING
Statistical hypothesis
 Statistical hypothesis is
stated in null form that there exists no
significant relationship or difference
between the independent and dependent
variables.

Definition of Terms
 Definition of terms
facilitates better understanding of the
study by explaining the meaning of terms
or variables as they are used in the
study.

Types of Definitions

a. Conceptual Definition

 Is a definition that is universally


understood. It is a general statement of
properties or qualities common to a
number of cases or examples.
 Sources: Dictionary, Related Literature,
Authoritative sources

b. Operational definition

 It is the researcher’s own definition


of terms as used in the study.

References:

Crestita B. Tan, A Research Guide In


Nursing Education

John W. Creswell, Research Design

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