Almost all research studies in social and behavioral sciences regardless of disciplines requires theoretical framework. The theoretical framework is one of the important components in any research. A good theoretical framework gives a strong scientific research base and provides support for the rest of the study. Given this background,

(a) What is exactly theoretical framework? Explain.

(b) Why theoretical framework is important for research? Discuss with appropriate examples.

(c) Describe the differences between deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning using appropriate examples.