RCE2601 Assignment 4 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 4 September 2025

RCE2601 Assignment 4 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 4 September 2025... Questions Question 1 – Literature Review Design (20 marks) a) Define and differentiate between a conceptual framework and a theoretical framework, and explain which would be more appropriate for this study. (10) b) Outline five steps you would follow to conduct a literature review for this study, using appropriate academic databases. (10) Question 2 – Research Paradigms (25 marks) a) Compare the positivist, interpretivist, and critical paradigms in terms of ontology, epistemology, and methodology. (15) b) Recommend the paradigm most suitable for this study, providing a clear justification. (10) Question 3 – Research Approach and Design (20 marks) a) Discuss whether a qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods approach would be most suitable, providing two justifications. (10) b) Propose one data collection method and one data analysis method suitable for the chosen approach, with reasons. (10) Question 4 – Action Research Application (20 marks) a) Explain the cyclical nature of the Action Research process. (10) b) Suggest two ways Action Research could help resolve issues during the study, giving practical examples. (10) Downloaded by Phuluso Mukwevh () lOMoARcPSD| Question 5 – Ethical Considerations and Trustworthiness (15 marks) a) Identify three ethical issues that could arise in this study and explain how you would address them. (9) b) Briefly explain how you would ensure trustworthiness in qualitative aspects of the study. (6)