noun phrase · academic
theoretical framework
UK/ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkəl ˈfreɪmwɜːk/US/ˌθiəˈrɛtɪkəl ˈfreɪmˌwɜrk/the·o·RET·i·cal FRAME·work
a set of concepts and theories that guide a study and help interpret results
Examples
“The theoretical framework for this thesis draws on social identity theory.”
“You should state your theoretical framework in the introduction.”
“A weak theoretical framework makes it hard to justify the hypotheses.”
Band 8 sentence
“The theoretical framework of this study integrates social capital theory and intersectionality to explain patterns of civic engagement.”
Collocations
- develop a theoretical framework
- underpinning theoretical framework
- theoretical framework is based on
Word family
Common mistakes
theory framework→theoretical framework
theoretical frame→theoretical framework
Say it for a higher band
5theory→6conceptual framework→7+theoretical framework
Synonyms
conceptual framework
Easily confused
conceptual framework
“The study presented a conceptual framework linking socioeconomic status and health behaviours.”
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