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 | – |