The way in which the
structure of the conceptual framework in research assists in defining relations between major concepts; it leads the entire research. It gives a graphical overview of how the variables interrelate thus forming the base on which your research will be anchored. This framework helps in achieving consistency between the proposed theory, the chosen models and the available literature. A well-defined framework increases the believability and cohesiveness of the study, which helps the transition from one step to another in the stream of your work.