RCE2601 ASSIGNMENT 1 2023

RCE2601




ASSIGNMENT NUMBER : 1




YEAR 2023




QUESTION 1

1. b.
2. a.

, 3. b.
4. c.
5. a.

QUESTION 2

1. False
2. True
3. False
4. False
5. True

QUESTION 3

1. What constitutes educational research? Systematic investigation that
applies empirical methods to solving challenges in education. Educational
research is a particular mode of social work, using accountable scientific
endeavours for the continuous improvement of educational practice.

2. What is a research question? A question that a study or research project
aims to answer. This question often addresses an issue or a problem, which,
through analysis and interpretation of data, is answered in the study's
conclusion.

3. What constitutes a research question? A research question should
require analysis to provide an answer and should be feasible, specific,
focused, measurable, and clear.

4. What constitutes a research paradigm ? A research paradigm is a
method, model, or pattern for conducting research. The main aspects of a
research paradigm are concerned with ontology, epistemology and
methodology.

5. What is a literature study? A literature study usually involves an
investigation of already completed research, as well as a scrutiny of theories
that are important for the scientific interpretation of the researcher's empirical
data. The fact of the matter is: Research becomes scientific research only
through literature study. Research as such is not scientific, although often
thoroughly done for a particular purpose (for example, opinion surveys and
market research).




QUESTION 4