The framework for a doctoral study that is quantitative in methodology is typically based on theory to provide a theoretical framework. For a qualitative study, the framework is typically conceptual. And for a mixed methods study, there can be a primary framework or a mix of the two. As you review Walden doctoral studies, you will see how different scholars have presented the framework that supports their studies.

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 The framework for a doctoral study that is quantitative in methodology is typically based on theory to provide a theoretical framework. For a qualitative study, the framework is typically conceptual. And for a mixed methods study, there can be a primary framework or a mix of the two. As you review Walden doctoral studies, you will see how different scholars have presented the framework that supports their studies.

WEEK 8 Assignment part 1
Write a 1-page analysis.
· Explain how the framework meets each of the criteria in the Grounding Check, as related to the doctoral study.
· Does your FRAMEWORK operationalize your topic?
· Does your FRAMEWORK guide the organization of the lit review?
· Does your FRAMEWORK align with your design?
· Do your RQs build from your FRAMEWORK?
· Does your FRAMEWORK guide your data collection and analysis?
· Support your analysis.
· Use scholarly tone and APA style.

WEEK 8 Assignment part 2
· Review your colleagues’ posts.
· Respond to at least two of colleagues in 200 words each.
· Use scholarly tone and APA style, Support your analysis.

week 8 LEARNING RESOURCES
Required Readings
· Butin, D. W. (2010).  The education dissertation: A guide for practitioner scholars. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin.
· Chapter 4, “Structuring Your Research” (pp. 57–82)
· Grant, C., Osanloo, A. (2014).  Understanding, selecting, and integrating a theoretical framework in dissertation research: Creating the blueprint for your houseLinks to an external site. .  Connecting Education, Practice, and Research, 12-26. https://doi.org/10.5929/2014.4.2.9