The PAPERs Podcast

#31 - Methods Consult - Conceptual Frameworks, Theory, and Theoretical Frameworks

The PAPERs Podcast

Show Notes

In response to a listener request, Lara describes the differences between conceptual frameworks, theory, and theoretical frameworks.

Host: Lara Varpio

Episode page is especially helpful this week since all the figures are in there.

Episode article for reference: Varpio, L., Paradis, E., Uijtdehaage, S., & Young, M. (2020). The Distinctions Between Theory, Theoretical Framework, and Conceptual Framework. Academic Medicine: Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges, 95(7), 989–994. https://doi.org/10.1097/ACM.0000000000003075

Hosts: Lara Varpio Technical Producer: Samuel Lundberg Executive Producer: Teresa Sörö

Production of Unit for teaching and learning at Karolinska Institutet

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