But the selection is puzzling, I think, because the conceptual framework of the show is slippery.

WSJ: Review: Manet's Different Strokes | 'Manet: Portraying Life' at the Royal Academy in London

Even though it spits out percentages to several decimal points, the capital-asset pricing model, as the conceptual framework for calculating the rates is called, is controversial in itself.

ECONOMIST: Corporate finance

If there is to be a change to the order, China has yet to articulate the conceptual and policy framework for it.

BBC: Viewpoint: China and the world

Within this context, UNESCO has assisted the GEF in the formulation of a conceptual framework for strategic action on groundwater and transboundary aquifers, and in the establishment of a portfolio of groundwater projects addressing key global resources and issues.

UNESCO: Social and Human Sciences

As outlined in the Analytical Framework, which sets out the conceptual parameters of the Suite, all dimensions are equally-weighted.

UNESCO: Culture for Development Indicators

It advances a conceptual framework on the 'ecology of freedom of expression' to enable the inclusion of a broader policy and practice discussion.

UNESCO: Communication and Information

The FASB itself is working on a "conceptual framework" of accounting--sort of an accounting constitution.

FORBES: Why Everybody's Jumping On The Accountants These Days

Eventually these bold spirits develop a new conceptual framework that is seen to present a better way of reconciling the known facts with the anomalies.

FORBES: Connect