analytical framework

Meaning

An analytical framework is a set of rules, theories, or variables used to guide the analysis of data or a complex issue. It provides a structured way to look at a problem, helping the researcher decide what to focus on and how to interpret findings.

Examples

• We adopted a Marxist analytical framework to study the class dynamics of the era.

  We adopted a Marxist analytical framework to study the class dynamics of the era.

• The study lacks a clear analytical framework, making the conclusions difficult to verify.

  The study lacks a clear analytical framework, making the conclusions difficult to verify.

• This paper proposes a new analytical framework for assessing urban sustainability.

  This paper proposes a new analytical framework for assessing urban sustainability.

• Applying a feminist analytical framework reveals hidden biases in the historical texts.

  Applying a feminist analytical framework reveals hidden biases in the historical texts.

• The researchers built their analytical framework on established sociological theories.

  The researchers built their analytical framework on established sociological theories.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ We bought an analytical framework to hold the laboratory equipment.

  ✓ We bought a support frame to hold the laboratory equipment.

  An 'analytical framework' is a conceptual, theoretical tool, not a physical structure or object.

• ✗ I will use this analytical framework to calculate the sum of these numbers.

  ✓ I will use this mathematical formula to calculate the sum of these numbers.

  An analytical framework is used for qualitative or complex conceptual analysis, not simple mathematical operations.

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Practice

• Without a solid ___, it is hard to make sense of such a vast amount of qualitative data.

  💡 A structured set of theories or rules used to guide analysis.

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  analytical framework

• The economist developed an ___ to evaluate the impact of inflation on low-income households.

  💡 A systematic structure for analysis.

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  analytical framework