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What is a theoretical framework?

For information on theoretical frameworks, see our Researching Theoretical Frameworks page located in the Research Process Guide.

For more information about the research process, see the database, SAGE Research Methods, located in the Library's A-Z Databases.

This video below provides a brief definition:

Mertz, N. (Academic). (2017). Norma Mertz defines theoretical framework [Streaming video]. Retrieved from SAGE Research Methods.

A more comprehensive definition of theoretical frameworks can be found in The SAGE Encyclopedia of Qualitative Research Methods.




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