How methodological frameworks are being developed: evidence from a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although the benefits of using methodological frameworks are increasingly recognised, to date, there is no formal definition of what constitutes a 'methodological framework', nor is there any published guidance on how to develop one. For the purposes of this study we have defined a methodological framework as a structured guide to completing a process or procedure. This study's aims are to: (a) map the existing landscape on the use of methodological frameworks; (b) identify approaches used for the development of methodological frameworks and terminology used; and (c) provide suggestions for developing future methodological frameworks. We took a broad view and did not limit our study to methodological frameworks in research and academia.

Methods

A scoping review wa

SUBMITTER: McMeekin N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7325096 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature