Conceptual model Vs. Theoretical framework

This can be very confusing sometimes. I found others are also facing the same problem. The answer to the posed question (shown below) is pretty good I think. 


Can anyone explain the difference between a theoretical framework and a conceptual model?

I’m writing my thesis proposal and I thought I had completed it, but one of my committee members came back and told me to include a theoretical framework. I’ve looked through the literature and I have found both theoretical framework and conceptual model, so what’s the difference? Funny, they never introduced these terms in my research class.

One Comment on “Can anyone explain the difference between a theoretical framework and a conceptual model?”

fourthitude

One of your committee members just wanted to sound authoritative. LOL.

In very layman’s language, I’d say that the theoretical framework would be the structure of your suppositions (theories) relating to your thesis.

The conceptual model would be the, more supported by facts, model or outline of your thesis that leads up to your conclusions. Hope that helps.

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