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Creswell (2009) described the theoretical framework<\/strong> as a rainbow arc, bridging the dependent and independent variables to provide an overarching explanation of how and why the independent variable<\/strong> may predict [or affect] the dependent variable<\/strong>. It will help to review Creswell\u2019s definitions of dependent and independent variablesDiscussion about setting up your potential research questions using the relational model.<\/p>\n

To further explain Creswell\u2019s rainbow arc metaphor with an example: If the independent variable<\/strong><\/u> in a relational research question is types of classroom educational practices<\/strong> and the dependent variable<\/strong><\/u> is student success in learning<\/strong>, envision how a theory like Gardner\u2019s theory of multiple intelligences<\/strong> could be the theoretical framework<\/strong> or rainbow arc<\/strong> a researcher might use as a possible explanatory link for how one variable predicts the other. In this case, the theoretical perspective is that multiple intelligence theory applied to classroom educational practices could impact student success in learning. Since there are many possible theories that could connect these two variables, can you see how focusing on a single theory might focus this research question?<\/p>\n

Another example from your recent article critique: Consider how Langer (2002) used theories about the concept of reflection<\/em>, under his heading, \u201cThe Concept of Reflection in Learning,\u201d<\/em> as a theoretical\/conceptual framework, or lens, as a way to frame the concept of journals as a learning tool for adults (p. 338), citing definitions of reflection<\/em> from different researchers. He could have taken quite a different approach with different theories, for example, adult learning theories, for his \u2018rainbow arc\u2019 to connect the variables that framed the research question for his study.<\/p>\n

As you read the literature on your own research topic, look at the different variables researchers have used in their research questions, and note how they have connected relevant theories<\/u> to focus or frame the relationship between the variables. These are theoretical or conceptual frameworks at work!<\/p>\n

The reading assignment for this week includes Chapter 3, \u201cThe Use of Theory,\u201d in Creswell (2009), where theory<\/em> is defined and framed, based on its uses in different kinds of empirical research, i.e. quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods. Reviewing this carefully can help to give you a useful context for the concept of theory and theoretical framework, as well as his brief definitions of dependent and independent variables [p.50], as mentioned above.<\/p>\n

By the due date assigned,<\/strong> post your response directly\u00a0to the Discussion Area,<\/strong> considering the following ideas about the nature of a theoretical\/conceptual framework.<\/p>\n