The conceptual framework underlying research

Abstract

The importance of the conceptual framework underlying research is emphasized, beginning with the researchers own position, so some characteristics that favor the development of a good study are reviewed. An analysis of existing literature on the subject to be investigated is suggested, taking into account different perspectives: theory or theories that aim to explain the problem, related to education, teaching and learning a subject, a skill or competence; the most appropriate design to test the learning model proposed; the strategy most appropriate to asses learning content and objectives; the analysis of data collected that will favor the acceptance or rejection of assumptions made in the study to be carried out. It gives a very general view of the type of documents to review, and the order in which it must be done, to ensure that the scientist has sufficient information to develop a good research project. It is recommended to start the search from the most recent information and then backwards, as long as necessary. It also helps the researcher to clarify his intentions, refine hypotheses, establish the type of relationship he is looking for among the variables of interest, and test them in the best manner, assuring both theoretical and methodological quality, and highlight the need to answer the research question that arose by virtue of its social and educational importance, and also establishing that these sources have been available for a long time now.