SEP4801
Assignment 1
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2024
, ACTIVITIES
SEP4801 SEMESTER 2/2024 ASSIGNMENT 01 NB: Before you commence with your assignments read
the questions carefully and keep in mind that the questions may require discussion, analysis,
comparison, or critical analysis. If discussion, analysis, or comparison is required, bulleted points or
mere listing or tabulation of facts is not sufficient. Please answer the questions as fully as possible,
ensuring that you provide all the information that is required. Consult other authoritative literature on
the subject. Question 1 In tabular format, outline and explain the distinguishing characteristics
between the qualitative and quantitative research approaches to conducting research using specific
research methods/ techniques/instruments applicable to each approach. (10) Question 2 A
questionnaire is defined as a research instrument that consists of a set of printed or written questions
with a choice of answers, that aims to collect information from a respondent and devised for a survey
or statistical study (Bhat, 2019:np). With this statement in mind provide a critical overview of the
following types of questionnaires used in social science research: (a) telephonic questionnaires;
individually administered questionnaires; (c) electronic questionnaires (15) Question 3 Identify and
discuss five differences between probability and non-probability sampling methods. (10) Question 4
Research should be based on mutual trust, acceptance, cooperation, promises and well accepted
conventions and expectations between all parties involved in a research project (De Vos et. al.
2016:13). In a discussion, explain how you would apply the following ethical principles when
collecting information from human subjects. a) Respect for privacy b) Guaranteed anonymity c)
Informed consent (15) Question 5 Quantitative research is frequently used in the social sciences using
the statistical methods used to collect quantitative data from the participants. In this research
method, researchers and statisticians deploy mathematical frameworks and theories that pertain to
the quantity under question. With this statement in mind explain the distinctive characteristics of
quantitative research. (10) QUESTION 6 6.1 In your own words, define a research proposal. (5) 6.2
Explain the purpose of a research proposal. (5) TOTAL MARK = [70]
Assignment 1
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2024
, ACTIVITIES
SEP4801 SEMESTER 2/2024 ASSIGNMENT 01 NB: Before you commence with your assignments read
the questions carefully and keep in mind that the questions may require discussion, analysis,
comparison, or critical analysis. If discussion, analysis, or comparison is required, bulleted points or
mere listing or tabulation of facts is not sufficient. Please answer the questions as fully as possible,
ensuring that you provide all the information that is required. Consult other authoritative literature on
the subject. Question 1 In tabular format, outline and explain the distinguishing characteristics
between the qualitative and quantitative research approaches to conducting research using specific
research methods/ techniques/instruments applicable to each approach. (10) Question 2 A
questionnaire is defined as a research instrument that consists of a set of printed or written questions
with a choice of answers, that aims to collect information from a respondent and devised for a survey
or statistical study (Bhat, 2019:np). With this statement in mind provide a critical overview of the
following types of questionnaires used in social science research: (a) telephonic questionnaires;
individually administered questionnaires; (c) electronic questionnaires (15) Question 3 Identify and
discuss five differences between probability and non-probability sampling methods. (10) Question 4
Research should be based on mutual trust, acceptance, cooperation, promises and well accepted
conventions and expectations between all parties involved in a research project (De Vos et. al.
2016:13). In a discussion, explain how you would apply the following ethical principles when
collecting information from human subjects. a) Respect for privacy b) Guaranteed anonymity c)
Informed consent (15) Question 5 Quantitative research is frequently used in the social sciences using
the statistical methods used to collect quantitative data from the participants. In this research
method, researchers and statisticians deploy mathematical frameworks and theories that pertain to
the quantity under question. With this statement in mind explain the distinctive characteristics of
quantitative research. (10) QUESTION 6 6.1 In your own words, define a research proposal. (5) 6.2
Explain the purpose of a research proposal. (5) TOTAL MARK = [70]
