A Conceptual Framework is a free form of diagrammatic results model. Internal and external factors, interim results, outputs and results are related in a diagram.
Suitability
This kind of free model is very suitable for linking up conceptual considerations about complex networks of effects. They are however less suitable as a basis for outcome and impact assessment.
| Advantages | Disadvantages | |
| Complexity becomes visible | Complex | |
| Feedback becomes visible | Not a good basis for assessing impact and outcome | |
| Well-suited to understanding a problem | – |