How Are Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks Different

question 14

Multiple Choice

How are theoretical and conceptual frameworks different?

• A) Conceptual frameworks are more appropriate for qualitative studies, and theoretical frameworks are more appropriate for quantitative studies.
• B) Theoretical frameworks are individually developed by researchers, and conceptual frameworks already exist.
• C) Conceptual frameworks are individually developed by researchers, and theoretical frameworks already exist.
• D) Theoretical frameworks generate theory, whereas conceptual frameworks test theory.

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Definitions:

Sample Average

The arithmetic mean of a set of numerical values, calculated by adding them together and dividing by the number of samples.

Skewed Distribution

A statistical term describing a distribution that is not symmetrical and has a long tail on one side of the peak.

Population Average

The mean value of a particular characteristic or measurement across an entire population.

Standard Deviation

A measure of the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of values, indicating how much individual values in a dataset differ from the mean.