framework-matching

Research

SOP: Match the most suitable RQ framework based on research type

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Framework Matching

Match the most suitable RQ framework based on research type.

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Pipeline

Precondition check: Is the research direction and type clear
Type determination: Determine the research type (quantitative intervention / qualitative exploration / evaluation / mixed)
Framework matching: Match candidate frameworks based on type
Applicability assessment: Assess the applicability of each candidate framework
Recommendation: Select the most suitable framework + rationale
Output: Recommended framework + candidate comparison table

Framework Knowledge Base

Framework	Applicable research type	Core components	Strengths	Limitations
PICO/PICOTS	Quantitative/intervention	P-I-C-O(-T-S)	Clear structure, widely recognized	Not suitable for qualitative research
SPIDER	Qualitative	S-PI-D-E-R	Designed specifically for qualitative	Not suitable for intervention research
SPICE	Evaluation	S-P-I-C-E	Evaluation-oriented	Narrower scope
ECLIPSE	Mixed methods	E-C-L-I-P-S-E	Comprehensive, suitable for complex research	Many components, may be excessive

Output Format

{
  recommended: "PICO",
  rationale: "...",
  candidates: [
    { framework: "PICO", fit_score: 9, reason: "..." },
    { framework: "SPIDER", fit_score: 4, reason: "..." }
  ]
}