How did Dr. Dawoody (2019) recommend we think of concepts as and what were some of the advantages he described in using the conceptual model?

Dr. Dawoody has taken concepts as triggers, which are basis of the research being conducted. These triggers are being uncovered through your research. He recommended using come concept behind your research as it would define the model for your study. For instance, when crime rate is under discussion in research, then various concepts such as poverty, unemployment, gangs, drugs, inadequate education etc will be discussed. Dr. Dawoody has talked about various advantages of conceptual model like it comes with clarification that what is known or even not known about the issues being researched. A conceptual model is important because study’s variables are identified by it, and research results are also well interpreted with its help. In integrated interdisciplinary research, the conceptual model is essential to be used. These are few important elements liked with conceptual model, which makes it a considerable choice for a researcher to use.