CMY3709 EXAM PACK 2026 - DETAILED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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EXAMINATION
QUESTION PAPERS
The Explanation of Crime (University of South Africa)

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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.

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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.

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