RCE2601 Assignment 4 2025 (Answer Guide) - DUE 4 September 2025

RCE2601 Assignment 4 2025 (Answer Guide) - DUE 4 September 2025 Contents Question 1 – Literature Review Design (20 marks) 2 a) Definition and differentiation between a conceptual framework and a theoretical framework, and which would be more appropriate for this study (10) 2 b) Five steps to conduct a literature review for this study using academic databases (10) 3 Question 2 – Research Paradigms (25 marks) 4 a) Comparison of the positivist, interpretivist, and critical paradigms in terms of ontology, epistemology, and methodology (15) 4 b) Recommended paradigm for this study and justification (10) 7 Question 3 – Research Approach and Design (20 marks) 8 a) Suitable research approach and two justifications (10) 8 b) One data collection method and one data analysis method, with reasons (10) 9 Question 4 – Action Research Application (20 marks) 9 a) The cyclical nature of the Action Research (AR) process (10) 9 b) Two ways Action Research can resolve issues during the study, with practical examples (10) 11 Question 5 – Ethical Considerations and Trustworthiness (15 marks) 13 a) Three ethical issues and how to address them (9) 13 b) Ensuring trustworthiness in qualitative aspects (6) 14 References 16