Theoretical models are the building blocks for research designs. A conceptual model or framework provides a structure that guides the development of a research study and most importantly allows the researcher to link the findings of his/her study with the greater body of knowledge on the topic. By definition, a conceptual framework or model is an abstract, logical structure of meaning (Burns & Grove, 2009). If I do not have an underlying framework for a study, the results may be isolated and disconnected from other research and thus may not be widely adopted.
In quantitative research, a study may test a proposition from a model or theory, which is a very useful way to build nursing knowledge. In qualitative research, the framework may be
In quantitative research, a study may test a proposition from a model or theory, which is a very useful way to build nursing knowledge. In qualitative research, the framework may be