, CMY3709 PAST
EXAMINATION
QUESTION PAPERS
The Explanation of Crime (University of South Africa)
, UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
MAY/JUNE 2025
CMY3709
Quantitative research in Criminology
75 Marks
Duration 2 Hours
First examiner: Prof B. W. Haefele
Second examiner: Prof M. Thobane
External examiner: Dr A. Maree
This paper consists of NINE (9) pages.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR A PORTFOLIO OR TAKE-HOME EXAM ON MYEXAMS
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ANSWERING THE
EXAMINATION QUESTIONS.
1. The examination question paper has a total of 75 marks.
2. The examination paper consists of TEN (10) questions. Answer FIVE (5) questions
according to the examination instructions. See instructions below:
Question 1 and 2 are 25-mark questions: You must answer ONE 25-mark question.
Question 3 to 6 are 15-mark questions: You must answer TWO 15-mark questions.
Question 7 to 10 are 10-mark questions: You must answer TWO 10-mark questions.
3. The duration of the examination is two (2) hours. The exam is scheduled for 21 May 2025
from 12:45 to 14:45. In addition to the duration of the examination indicated on the timetable,
you are given 30 minutes to FINALISE the uploading of your examination file. Your
answers must be submitted via the myExams platform before 15:15.
This is a closed-book examination. While the examination is in progress, you are NOT
allowed to consult another person or any source to assist you to answer any of the questions
contained in this question paper. While the examination is in progress, you may not assist
another student in answering any of the questions contained in this question paper.
This examination is proctored via the Invigilator App. You are required to activate (or log in
to) the Invigilator app between 12:30 and 13:15 (South African Standard Time). The QR
code is only scannable for the limited time indicated above.
This examination is proctored via the Invigilator App. See below.
Open Rubric
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CMY3709
MAY/JUNE 2025
CMY3709
Date: MAY/JUNE 2025
INSTRUCTIONS ON THE DAY OF ASSESSMENT:
Ensure you are connected to the internet to log into the Invigilator App and scan this QR code.
If you encounter difficulty in scanning the QR code, you can alternatively enter the Exam
Access Code below the QR code to start the invigilation.
Unless otherwise specified by your institution, note that you can only scan this QR code once. If
your assessment has multiple online sections, tests, or attempts, you should NOT finish the
invigilation until your entire assessment has been completed.
Only scan the QR code when the assessment formally commences.
The QR code is only scannable for a limited time, and it should therefore be scanned as
soon as possible to start the invigilation.
Once the QR code is scanned, ensure your media volume Is turned up and place your
smartphone next to you.
The Invigilator App will notify you with a notification beep when you are required to action a
request, which you should then perform.
We recommend that you keep your smartphone on charge for the duration of the assessment. If you
only have one device, you may access your assessment in the application by pressing the Access
Exam’ button in the top right corner of your app.
EXAMINATION
QUESTION PAPERS
The Explanation of Crime (University of South Africa)
, UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
MAY/JUNE 2025
CMY3709
Quantitative research in Criminology
75 Marks
Duration 2 Hours
First examiner: Prof B. W. Haefele
Second examiner: Prof M. Thobane
External examiner: Dr A. Maree
This paper consists of NINE (9) pages.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR A PORTFOLIO OR TAKE-HOME EXAM ON MYEXAMS
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ANSWERING THE
EXAMINATION QUESTIONS.
1. The examination question paper has a total of 75 marks.
2. The examination paper consists of TEN (10) questions. Answer FIVE (5) questions
according to the examination instructions. See instructions below:
Question 1 and 2 are 25-mark questions: You must answer ONE 25-mark question.
Question 3 to 6 are 15-mark questions: You must answer TWO 15-mark questions.
Question 7 to 10 are 10-mark questions: You must answer TWO 10-mark questions.
3. The duration of the examination is two (2) hours. The exam is scheduled for 21 May 2025
from 12:45 to 14:45. In addition to the duration of the examination indicated on the timetable,
you are given 30 minutes to FINALISE the uploading of your examination file. Your
answers must be submitted via the myExams platform before 15:15.
This is a closed-book examination. While the examination is in progress, you are NOT
allowed to consult another person or any source to assist you to answer any of the questions
contained in this question paper. While the examination is in progress, you may not assist
another student in answering any of the questions contained in this question paper.
This examination is proctored via the Invigilator App. You are required to activate (or log in
to) the Invigilator app between 12:30 and 13:15 (South African Standard Time). The QR
code is only scannable for the limited time indicated above.
This examination is proctored via the Invigilator App. See below.
Open Rubric
, CONFIDENTIAL
2
CMY3709
MAY/JUNE 2025
CMY3709
Date: MAY/JUNE 2025
INSTRUCTIONS ON THE DAY OF ASSESSMENT:
Ensure you are connected to the internet to log into the Invigilator App and scan this QR code.
If you encounter difficulty in scanning the QR code, you can alternatively enter the Exam
Access Code below the QR code to start the invigilation.
Unless otherwise specified by your institution, note that you can only scan this QR code once. If
your assessment has multiple online sections, tests, or attempts, you should NOT finish the
invigilation until your entire assessment has been completed.
Only scan the QR code when the assessment formally commences.
The QR code is only scannable for a limited time, and it should therefore be scanned as
soon as possible to start the invigilation.
Once the QR code is scanned, ensure your media volume Is turned up and place your
smartphone next to you.
The Invigilator App will notify you with a notification beep when you are required to action a
request, which you should then perform.
We recommend that you keep your smartphone on charge for the duration of the assessment. If you
only have one device, you may access your assessment in the application by pressing the Access
Exam’ button in the top right corner of your app.
