SEP4801 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024

SEP4801 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 ;100 % TRUSTED workings, explanations and solutions. For assistance call or W.h.a.t.s.a.p.p us on ...(.+.2.5.4.7.7.9.5.4.0.1.3.2)........... SEP4801 SEMESTER 2/2024 ASSIGNMENT 01 NB: Before you commence with your assignments read the questions carefully and keep in mind that the questions may require discussion, analysis, comparison, or critical analysis. If discussion, analysis, or comparison is required, bulleted points or mere listing or tabulation of facts is not sufficient. Please answer the questions as fully as possible, ensuring that you provide all the information that is required. Consult other authoritative literature on the subject. Question 1 In tabular format, outline and explain the distinguishing characteristics between the qualitative and quantitative research approaches to conducting research using specific research methods/ techniques/instruments applicable to each approach. (10) Question 2 A questionnaire is defined as a research instrument that consists of a set of printed or written questions with a choice of answers, that aims to collect information from a respondent and devised for a survey or statistical study (Bhat, 2019:np). With this statement in mind provide a critical overview of the following types of questionnaires used in social science research: (a) telephonic questionnaires; individually administered questionnaires; (c) electronic questionnaires (15) Question 3 Identify and discuss five differences between probability and non-probability sampling methods. (10) Question 4 Research should be based on mutual trust, acceptance, cooperation, promises and wellaccepted conventions and expectations between all parties involved in a research project (De Vos et. al. 2016:13). In a discussion, explain how you would apply the following ethical principles when collecting information from human subjects. a) Respect for privacy b) Guaranteed anonymity c) Informed consent (15) Question 5 Quantitative research is frequently used in the social sciences using the statistical methods used to collect quantitative data from the participants. In this research method, researchers and statisticians deploy mathematical frameworks and theories that pertain to the quantity under question. With this statement in mind explain the distinctive characteristics of quantitative research. (10) QUESTION 6 6.1 In your own words, define a research proposal. (5) 6.2 Explain the purpose of a research proposal. (5) TOTAL MARK = [70]