, SEP3707 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 1 2025 - DUE March 2025; 100%
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QUESTION 1 In your own words, explain what research and
methodology is and why we conduct research. [5] QUESTION 2
What are some of the techniques that an inexperienced
researcher can apply so as to avoid errors when writing a
literature review? [10] QUESTION 3 Scenario There have been
several recent burglaries in a neighbourhood in Centurion. As a
result, the residents hired FirstRate Security, where you are a
security manager, to help protect their homes and
neighbourhood from burglars. After registering for a Master’s
degree in security management at Unisa, you decide to conduct
research on home burglaries in this neighbourhood. Of
particular interest to you is the incidence of housebreakings, as
well as the security precautions that residents in this area have
already taken. The objective of your study is to identify what
security measures are already in place and how effectively they
are applied, and to analyse the types of housebreaking
incidents that take place within this neighbourhood with a view
to providing advice on securing against them. In addition, you
would like to set up a security awareness programme for the
residents in this area to encourage them to be more careful
about protecting themselves and their property. Based on this
scenario, answer the following questions: 3.1 Which research
approach would be most suitable for this study, and why? (5)
Semester 1 2025 - DUE March 2025; 100%
TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and
explanations.
QUESTION 1 In your own words, explain what research and
methodology is and why we conduct research. [5] QUESTION 2
What are some of the techniques that an inexperienced
researcher can apply so as to avoid errors when writing a
literature review? [10] QUESTION 3 Scenario There have been
several recent burglaries in a neighbourhood in Centurion. As a
result, the residents hired FirstRate Security, where you are a
security manager, to help protect their homes and
neighbourhood from burglars. After registering for a Master’s
degree in security management at Unisa, you decide to conduct
research on home burglaries in this neighbourhood. Of
particular interest to you is the incidence of housebreakings, as
well as the security precautions that residents in this area have
already taken. The objective of your study is to identify what
security measures are already in place and how effectively they
are applied, and to analyse the types of housebreaking
incidents that take place within this neighbourhood with a view
to providing advice on securing against them. In addition, you
would like to set up a security awareness programme for the
residents in this area to encourage them to be more careful
about protecting themselves and their property. Based on this
scenario, answer the following questions: 3.1 Which research
approach would be most suitable for this study, and why? (5)
