Theory

1. Definition

1.1. 1. model or framework for observation & understanding

1.2. 2. generalized statement that asserts a connection between two or more types of phenomena

1.3. 3. system of interconnected abstractions or ideas.

1.4. 4. explanations & predications

2. Types

2.1. 1. Deductive (testing theories)

2.1.1. theory

2.1.2. hypothesis

2.1.3. observation

2.1.4. confirmation

2.2. 2. Inductive

2.2.1. observation

2.2.2. pattern

2.2.3. tentative hypothesis

2.2.4. theory

3. conclusion

3.1. 1. Collecting data

3.2. 2. observation

3.3. 3. Knowledge

3.4. Social

4. Purposes

4.1. 1. explain the relationship

4.2. 2. support phenomenon of study

4.3. 3. growth of knowledge

5. Level

5.1. 1. Descriptive

5.2. 2. Analogical

5.3. 3. Fundamental

6. theoretical Framework

6.1. Definition

6.1.1. A blueprint/structure of a research

6.1.2. Systematic guide to identify logical, precisely defined relationships among variables

6.2. What is it for?

6.2.1. helps researcher see clearly variables of study

6.2.2. a general framework for data analysis

6.3. How to develop?

6.3.1. Step 1: Select the Concept

6.3.2. Step2: Identify interrelationship among concepts

6.3.3. Step 3 Formulate definitions; conceptual and operational:

6.3.4. Step 4: Formulate theoretical rationale (clarity, continuity, understandable, logical