Identify the guiding framework. Present the key concepts, briefly explain how they are related, and present the propositions relevant to this study.
Explain how the framework guided the research decisions, including the development of the problem statement, purpose statement, and research questions.
If more than one framework is guiding the study, integrate them, rather than describing them independently. Do not select a separate framework for each variable/construct under examination.
Do not exceed two pages. A more thorough discussion of the theoretical/conceptual framework will be included in Chapter 2.