Dissertation Research

Grant and Osanloo (2014) provide a list of common theories in their article “Understanding, Selecting, And Integrating a Theoretical Framework in Dissertation Research: Creating the Blueprint for Your ‘House’”. Consider this a starting point of your research of potential theories (quantitative) or conceptual models based on theory (qualitative). For the discussion, this week assess three potential frameworks (conceptual models for qualitative studies; theories for quantitative studies) that might offer an approach to your dissertation. Consider the attributes of each theory or model and offer insight regarding which appears to align best with your approach.