Conceptualisation Research gap:

2 Mark Question and Answer

1. What is Conceptualisation Research?
Conceptualisation leads to better clarity while doing research. It provides road map to
prograss and verify the outcome of research. Research question, Objectives, gaps hypothesis
can be mapped on the conceptual frame work. It also woks in operationalisation of the
variables

2. What is Limitations in conceptualization?

Data-gathering process is a complex interplay between the conceptual process and the actual
observation or measurement process. There are: Physical, Psychological, Cultural and
Technological limitations to conceptualization and measurement.
3. What could your research add to what is known, and why is this important?
If you aren’t clear on where the ‘gaps’ are that your research could seek to fill, consider the
recommendations for further research that have been made in the topic area and discuss with
your supervisor and others knowledgeable in the field.

4. What is Conceptual research frameworks?

Even if the researcher is not conducting any experiments of their own, they should still work
in a systematic manner, to be precise. And a conceptual research framework is built around
existing literature and appropriate research studies that can explain the phenomenon. Here is
a step-by-step guide to creating a conceptual research framework
5. What is the Advantages of Conceptualaization Research?

 It requires few resources compared to other types of market research where practical
experimentation is required. This spares time and assets.
 It is helpful as this form of investigation only requires the assessment of existing writing.

6. What is the disadvantages of Conceptualaization Research?

 Speculations based on existing writing instead of experimentation and perception draw

conclusions that are less fact-based and may not essentially be considered dependable.
 Often, we see philosophical hypotheses being countered or changed since their conclusions or
inferences are drawn from existing writings instead of practical experimentation.

7. What is Wrapping it up?

Once you encounter a problem you want to solve but you are unable to do experiments, you
can go with conceptual research. Instead of conducting experiments, you should find
appropriate existing literature and analyze them thoroughly. Just then, you can create a
conceptual framework.
8. Explaining conceptual research methodology

Conceptual research method is a scientific way of either exploring solutions or generate

missed link of knowledge in the course of time.

Or, simply, conceptual research methodology aimed to address knowledge gap, any problem,
or reliability of existing theories in different perspective.

9. What is the role and importance of conceptual research?

Conceptual research method is widely used to gain market insight and to know the problems
of world you live in. It is used to fill the knowledge gap to make it relevancy.

10. What is the Application of conceptual research methodology or method?

Certaintlly, there is a common urge of easy understanding of conceptual research given the
abstract nature of research means. Following is are the sequential order of steps commonly
used in the conceptual research method.

11. What is the Understanding Conceptual research framework?

Quality of research you making directly depends on the means and ways you choose.
Conceptual research framework is a scientific means or tools to reach at your findings or
results.

Precisely, it is an evolved specific aspect of earlier broader theoretical framework. Let’s

know the process of formation of Conceptual framework.

12. Define Designing Conceptual framework.

This is the most important thing to build concept by exploring a specific aspect of given
theoretical framework.

For layman’s language, conceptual framework is a way or process by which researchers infer
an outcome in the form of concept through reviewing theoretical framework.

Simply, you conceive an idea or concept of your research journey in the form of hypothesis,
variables, etc.

13. What is Conceptual Model of Research gap?

14. What is Theory Development?
Theory development is a method of conceptual research that involves the construction or
refinement of theories that explain a particular concept. To use this method, the researcher
may use empirical data, expert opinions, or philosophical analysis. The aim of theory
development is to provide a framework that can be used to guide future research or to inform
practice.
15. How to involve Historical Research to conceptual research?
Historical research is a method of conceptual research that involves the study of past events
or phenomena to gain insights into the present or future. The researcher may use primary
sources, such as diaries, letters, or newspapers. Alternatively, they can use secondary sources,
such as historical texts or biographies, to study the past. The aim of historical research is to
provide a context for understanding current or future events or phenomena.

16. Explore the Conceptual research examples?

When a researcher decides on the subject they want to explore, the next thing they should
decide is what kind of methods they want to do. They can choose the experiments and
surveys, but sometimes these methods are not possible for different reasons. And when they
cannot do practical experimenting, they can use existing literature and observation. Here are
two examples where conceptual research can be used.

17. What is the Analysis and evaluation of earlier theories?

As I stated earlier that conceptual research method do not consider data collection by
empirical means but raly on available resources. Therefore, already available relevant
information act as launching pad for ongoing research.

18. What is Background reading?

The process of identifying and developing an appropriate research topic requires reading a
wide range of publications, including journal articles, reports, books, reviews and theses in
related areas. Your reading should complement discussions with your supervisor and others
within ECU in a position to provide advice.

19. What is Identify specific variables?

 Identify the specific variables that are related to the research study you want to conduct.
These variables can give your research a new scope and can also help you identify how these
can be related to your research design. For example, consider hypothetically you are wanting
to conduct a research about an occurrence of cancer in married women. Here the two
variables that you will be concentrating on are married women and cancer.

20. How to Collect relevant literature?

Once you have narrowed down a topic, it is time to collect relevant information around it.
This is an important step and much of your research is dependant on this particular step as
conceptual research is mostly based on information obtained from previous researches. Here
collecting relevant literature and information is the key to successfully completed research.

13Mark Question and Answer

1. Explain Step by step understanding conceptual research methodology.

Here are some steps suggested for the application of the conceptual research methodology or
method.

a) Select a question as challenge

First of all, it should be clear that for what purpose you are going to apply this method. You need
to delineate a goal either problem or theory. Question should be specific as general questions are
hard to explore precisely, such as,

Sudden rise in road accidents.

Surging domestic violence cases.
Growing addictions of youths.
Questioning relevancy of earlier theories.

b) Analysis and evaluation of earlier theories

As I stated earlier that conceptual research method do not consider data collection by empirical
means but raly on available resources. Therefore, already available relevant information act as
launching pad for ongoing research.

c) Collection of secondary research materials

For better insight of issue in focus, researchers should consider secondary research materials such
as reports, journals, case studies, magazines etc. to judge the exact gap.

Recently published works might prove instrumental as these things reveal exact link with ongoing
problem in question.

d) Formation of theoretical framework

 You need a broad range of things, including research reports, journals, earlier theories, etc. to
study to build useable concepts. Because, it is the theoretical framework that pave the way for the
important tool for research — Conceptual framework.

Sea floor spreading, convection current, and continental drift theories were used as theoretical
framework while understanding plate tectonics.

e) Designing Conceptual framework

This is the most important thing to build concept by exploring a specific aspect of given
theoretical framework.

For layman’s language, conceptual framework is a way or process by which researchers infer an
outcome in the form of concept through reviewing theoretical framework.

Simply, you conceive an idea or concept of your research journey in the form of hypothesis,
variables, etc.

2. Explore the Conceptual research examples?

When a researcher decides on the subject they want to explore, the next thing they should decide

is what kind of methods they want to do. They can choose the experiments and surveys, but

sometimes these methods are not possible for different reasons. And when they cannot do

practical experimenting, they can use existing literature and observation. Here are two examples

where conceptual research can be used:

 Example 1 of conceptual research:

A researcher wants to explore the key factors that influence consumer behavior in the online

shopping environment. That is their research question. Once the researcher decides on the subject,

they can begin by reviewing the existing literature on consumer behavior and examining different

theories and models of consumer behavior.

Then, they can identify common themes or factors that have emerged. By understanding this

phenomenon, the researcher can develop a conceptual framework.

 Example 2 of conceptual research:

A group of researchers wants to see if there is any correlation between chemically dyeing your

hair and the risk of cancer in women. They can start collecting data on women that had cancer and
usage of hair dye. They can collect research papers on this particular subject. And they can create

a conceptual framework with the information they collected and analyzed.

3. What is Conceptualing your Research?

You may have chosen your research topic because it is an area you are passionate about. Or you
may have some ideas about a topic after speaking to your supervisors, or through early
investigations of literature. This stage, where you’re conceptualising your research, requires
careful planning.
Whatever your motivation for choosing a topic, your research needs to be:
 contributing new knowledge and/or extending existing knowledge;
 refined to fit within the time limits of your candidature (for Masters by Research degrees this
is 2 years full-time equivalent and Doctor of Philosophy and Professional Doctorates the time
limit is 3 years full-time equivalent (with possible extension to 4 years maximum in
exceptional circumstances);
 appropriate to the ability and resources that you have as a research student and the resources
and facilities of your school;
 appropriate for the level of the degree you’re undertaking; and
 justifiable to the academic and general community as an important and relevant piece of
research.

Background reading
The process of identifying and developing an appropriate research topic requires reading a wide
range of publications, including journal articles, reports, books, reviews and theses in related
areas. Your reading should complement discussions with your supervisor and others within ECU
in a position to provide advice.

ECU library staff can assist you to identify sources of literature that are relevant to your area of
research. We strongly advise that you contact them early on in your candidature to seek their help.
Information on library resources for each school can be found on the Library Services website. To
contact and appropriate librarian visit the Subject Librarians or Senior staff web pages.

Defining the problem

Research is often said to be seeking to ‘solve’ a problem or fill a ‘gap’ in what is known.
A useful step in conceptualising your research is to define the problem that your research seeks to
solve. In doing this, you’ll need to contextualise and position your research in terms of what is
already known.
This is why a review of the literature in the area of your research topic is essential for clarifying
your ‘problem’, research objectives and research questions.
Questions to ask yourself when defining your research problem include:

4. Explain Conceptual Research Framework.

Conceptual research framework constitutes of a researcher’s combination of previous researches

and associated work and explains the occurring phenomenon. It systematically explains the
actions needed in the course of the research study based on the knowledge obtained from other
ongoing researches and other researchers’ point of view on the subject matter.
Here is a stepwise guide on how to create the conceptual research framework:

a. Choose the topic for research: Before you start working on collecting any research material,
you should have decided on your topic for research. It is important that the topic is selected
beforehand and should be within your field of specialization.

b. Collect relevant literature: Once you have narrowed down a topic, it is time to collect relevant
information around it. This is an important step and much of your research is dependant on this
particular step as conceptual research is mostly based on information obtained from previous
researches. Here collecting relevant literature and information is the key to successfully completed
research.

The material that you should preferably use is scientific journals, research papers published by
well-known scientist and similar material. There is a lot of information available on the internet
and public libraries as well. All the information that you find on the internet may not be relevant
or true. So before you use the information make sure you verify it.

c. Identify specific variables: Identify the specific variables that are related to the research study
you want to conduct. These variables can give your research a new scope and can also help you
identify how these can be related to your research design. For example, consider hypothetically
you are wanting to conduct a research about an occurrence of cancer in married women. Here the
two variables that you will be concentrating on are married women and cancer.

While collecting relevant literature you understand that the spread of cancer is more aggressive in
married women who are beyond 40 years of age. Here there is a third variable which is age and
this is a relevant variable that can affect the end result of your research.

d. Generate the framework: In this step, you start building the required framework using the mix
of variables from the scientific articles and other relevant materials. The research
problem statement in your research becomes the research framework. Your attempt to start
answering the question becomes the basis of your research study. The study is carried out to
reduce the knowledge gap and make available more relevant and correct information.

Example of Conceptual Research Framework

Thesis statement/ Purpose of research: Chronic exposure to sunlight can lead to precancerous
(actinic keratosis), cancerous (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma) and
even skin lesions (caused by loss of skin’s immune function) in women over 40 years of age.

The study claims that constant exposure to sunlight can cause the precancerous condition and can
eventually lead to cancer and other skin abnormalities. Those affected by these experience
symptoms like fatigue, fine or coarse wrinkles, discoloration of the skin, freckles, burning
sensation on the more exposed areas.

5. What is the Definition of Conceptual Research and its Example?

Conceptual research is defined as a methodology wherein research is conducted by observing and

analyzing already present information on a given topic. Conceptual research doesn’t involve
conducting any practical experiments. It is related to abstract concepts or ideas. Philosophers have
long used conceptual research to develop new theories or interpret existing theories in a different
light.

For example, Copernicus used conceptual research to come up with the concepts about stellar
constellations based on his observations of the universe. Down the line, Galileo simplified
Copernicus’s research by making his own conceptual observations which gave rise to more
experimental research and confirmed the predictions made at that time.

The most famous example of a conceptual research is Sir Issac Newton. He observed his
surroundings to conceptualize and develop theories about gravitation and motion.

Einstein is widely known and appreciated for his work on conceptual research. Although his
theories were based on conceptual observations, Einstein also proposed experiments to come up
with theories to test the conceptual research.

Nowadays, conceptual research is used to answer business questions and solve real-world
problems. Researchers use analytical research tools called conceptual frameworks to make
conceptual distinctions and organize ideas required for research purposes.

6. What is the Background on Conceptual Research?

We used conceptual research to develop concepts about stellar constellations based on his
observations of the universe. In the future, Galileo simplified Copernicus’ research by making his
own conceptual observations that led to more experimental investigations and confirmed the
predictions made at the time. The most famous example of conceptual research is Sir Issac
Newton. He observed his environment to conceptualize and develop theories about gravitation and
motion. Einstein is widely known and appreciated for his conceptual research work. Although his
theories were based on conceptual observations, Einstein also proposed experiments to develop
theories to test conceptual research. Today, conceptual research is used to answer commercial
questions and solve real-world problems. Researchers use analytical tools called conceptual
frameworks to make conceptual distinctions and organize ideas needed for research purposes.

1 Mark Question and Answer

1. What is conceptualization?
The process of defining an abstract idea
Choosing a way to measure an abstract idea
Figuring out how to measure productivity
Creating a theory out of a set of abstract ideas
Answer: A) The process of defining an abstract idea

2. Why is conceptualization important?

People might have two different ideas about what a concept is.
People always think the same when it comes to concepts.
People should figure out what kind of goals make workers better.
People need to always measure the same variable, even if it is for a different study.
Answer: A) People might have two different ideas about what a concept is.

3. Conceptualization research is what type of research?

Quantitative research
Qualitative Research
Analitical Research
Research Cocepts
Answer: A) Quantitative research

4. What is a research gap?

A) A hole in your research paper where information is missing.

B) A discrepancy or unexplored area in existing literature that warrants further investigation.
C) A summary of the main findings of your research study.
D) A term used to describe the introduction section of a research paper.
Answer: B) A discrepancy or unexplored area in existing literature that warrants further
investigation.

5. Why is identifying a research gap important in the research process?

A) It helps you save time and skip the literature review.

B) It demonstrates your expertise in a particular field.
C) It helps you justify the need for your research and contributes to the existing knowledge.
D) It's not important; researchers can skip this step.
Answer C) It helps you justify the need for your research and contributes to the existing
knowledge.

6. Which of the following is NOT a way to identify a research gap?

A) Reviewing existing literature.

B) Conducting experiments.
C) Attending conferences and seminars.
D) Discussing your research ideas with colleagues and mentors.
Answer: B) Conducting experiments.

7. What should a well-formulated research gap statement include?

A) A general statement about the research topic.

B) A clear indication of what is already known in the field.
C) A specific problem or question that needs further investigation.
 D) A summary of the research methods to be used.
Answer : C) A specific problem or question that needs further investigation.

8. Which of the following best describes the purpose of a research gap statement?

A) To summarize the entire research paper.

B) To introduce the research problem.
C) To explain the data analysis techniques used.
D) To provide a roadmap for the research study.
Answer : B) To introduce the research problem.
9. How can researchers contribute to filling a research gap?

A) By ignoring existing literature and starting from scratch.

B) By conducting rigorous research and publishing their findings.
C) By avoiding collaboration with other researchers.
D) By keeping their research findings a secret.
Answer : B) By conducting rigorous research and publishing their findings.

10. In the context of research gap identification, what does "contextualizing the gap" mean?

A) Placing the research gap within the broader context of the field.
B) Filling the gap with unrelated information.
C) Ignoring the historical background of the research area.
D) Disregarding the significance of the gap.
Answer : A) Placing the research gap within the broader context of the field.

11. Which of the following best defines a research gap?

A) A missing section in a research paper.

B) An area in existing literature where further investigation is needed.
C) A summary of research findings.
D) A theoretical framework.
Answer: B) An area in existing literature where further investigation is needed.

12. How does identifying a research gap contribute to the research process?

A) It helps in concluding the research study.

B) It establishes the research methodology.
C) It justifies the need for the study and contributes to knowledge.
D) It is an optional step in research.
Answer: C) It justifies the need for the study and contributes to knowledge.

13. What is the primary purpose of a research gap statement?

A) To summarize the research paper.

B) To introduce the research problem.
C) To describe the research methodology.
D) To provide a conclusion for the study.
Answer: B) To introduce the research problem.

14. How can researchers address a research gap?

A) By ignoring existing literature and starting from scratch.

B) By conducting thorough research and publishing their findings.
C) By avoiding collaboration with other researchers.
D) By keeping their research findings private.
 Answer: B) By conducting thorough research and publishing their findings.

15. What is the significance of contextualizing a research gap?

A) It helps in ignoring the broader context of the field.

B) It provides an understanding of the historical background of the research area.
C) It is not important in research.
D) It hinders the research process.
Answer: B) It provides an understanding of the historical background of the research area.

16. What is the difference between conceptualization and operationalization?

A) Conceptualization refers to defining abstract ideas, while operationalization is the process of

turning abstract concepts into measurable variables.
B) Conceptualization and operationalization are synonymous terms.
C) Conceptualization refers to creating a theoretical framework, while operationalization is about
summarizing research findings.
D) Conceptualization is only relevant in qualitative research.

Answer: A) Conceptualization refers to defining abstract ideas, while operationalization is the

process of turning abstract concepts into measurable variables.

17. What is the primary aim of identifying a research gap in a research study?

A) To replicate previous research findings.

B) To demonstrate expertise in a particular field.
C) To justify the need for the research and contribute to existing knowledge.
D) To summarize the research methodology.

Answer: C) To justify the need for the research and contribute to existing knowledge.

18. Which of the following best describes the role of a research gap statement in a research paper?

A) To conclude the paper.

B) To introduce the research problem and provide context.
C) To list the references used in the study.
D) To present the data analysis techniques.

Answer: B) To introduce the research problem and provide context.

19. What should a well-formulated research gap statement include?

A) A general summary of the research findings.

B) A specific problem or question that requires further investigation.
C) A list of research objectives.
D) An extensive literature review.

Answer: B) A specific problem or question that requires further investigation.

20. Why is contextualizing a research gap important?

A) It helps in avoiding the historical context of the research area.

 B) It provides a comprehensive understanding of the research problem within the broader field.
C) It is optional and doesn't affect the research process.
D) It focuses solely on the methodology used in the study.

Answer: B) It provides a comprehensive understanding of the research problem within the broader
field.

21. In the context of research, what does "conceptualization" refer to?

A) Choosing the research methodology.
B) Defining abstract ideas and concepts.
C) Summarizing research findings.
D) Conducting data analysis.

Answer: B) Defining abstract ideas and concepts.

22. How can researchers contribute to addressing a research gap?

A) By conducting a literature review and summarizing existing knowledge.

B) By keeping their research findings confidential.
C) By avoiding collaboration with other researchers.
D) By publishing their research in obscure journals.

Answer: A) By conducting a literature review and summarizing existing knowledge

23.What is the purpose of identifying a research gap?

A) To summarize existing research findings.

B) To justify the need for a new study and contribute to existing knowledge.
C) To present a conclusion for the research paper.
D) To create a theoretical framework.

Answer: B) To justify the need for a new study and contribute to existing knowledge.

24.Which of the following statements best defines a research gap?

A) A section in a research paper that discusses previous studies.

B) An area in existing literature where further research or investigation is needed.
C) A summary of research findings at the end of a study.
D) A collection of data used for analysis.

Answer: B) An area in existing literature where further research or investigation is needed.

25.How does a well-defined research gap benefit a research study?

A) It helps in avoiding the need for a literature review.

B) It provides a clear direction and justification for the study.
C) It guarantees that the research will be groundbreaking and innovative.
D) It limits the scope of the research, making it more focused.
Answer: C) It guarantees that the research will be groundbreaking and innovative.