A framework/model can be defined as an overview of various descriptive categories, a framework/model does not give answers but describes something by putting it into a category (Nilsen, 2015). In evidence-based practice, the right framework/model is important to have from the beginning because it can cause bias. Choosing the wrong framework/model will cause bias, this could happen due to selective reporting (van der Steen, van den Bogert, & Bouter, 2019). Selective reporting can happen due to a framework/model not going over the specific measurement needed.
Frameworks/models are important for guiding research because it give the research/evidence-based practice project a guiding path. I like to equate it to a person and their journey in life, when someone is growing up a family member/parent/mentor gives a framework or model of how they went through school and life and it helps guide you into what you will do with life. Without the framework/model a person would likely float around aimlessly looking for something to do in life.
Nilsen P. (2015). Making sense of implementation theories, models and frameworks. Implementation science : IS, 10, 53. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13012-015-0242-0
van der Steen, J. T., Ter Riet, G., van den Bogert, C. A., & Bouter, L. M. (2019). Causes of reporting bias: a theoretical framework. F1000Research, 8, 280. https://doi.org/10.1, 2688/f1000research.18310.2
Struggling with online classes or exams? Get expert help to ace your coursework, assignments, and tests stress-free!