RCE2601
Assignment 4
(COMPLETE
ANSWERS)
2025 - DUE 4
September
2025 [School]
[Course title]
[Document subtitle]
, RCE2601 Assignment 4 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 4 September 2025
Course
Research and Critical Reason (RCE2601)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
Research in Education
RCE2601 Assignment 4 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 4 September 2025; 100% TRUSTED
Complete, trusted solutions and explanations.
Question 1 – Literature Review Design (20 marks) a) Define and differentiate between a
conceptual framework and a theoretical framework, and explain which would be more
appropriate for this study. (10) b) Outline five steps you would follow to conduct a literature
review for this study, using appropriate academic databases. (10) Question 2 – Research
Paradigms (25 marks) a) Compare the positivist, interpretivist, and critical paradigms in terms of
ontology, epistemology, and methodology. (15) b) Recommend the paradigm most suitable for
this study, providing a clear justification. (10) Question 3 – Research Approach and Design (20
marks) a) Discuss whether a qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods approach would be
most suitable, providing two justifications. (10) b) Propose one data collection method and one
data analysis method suitable for the chosen approach, with reasons. (10) Question 4 – Action
Research Application (20 marks) a) Explain the cyclical nature of the Action Research process.
(10) b) Suggest two ways Action Research could help resolve issues during the study, giving
practical examples. (10) Downloaded by Phuluso Mukwevh () lOMoARcPSD| Question 5 –
Ethical Considerations and Trustworthiness (15 marks) a) Identify three ethical issues that could
arise in this study and explain how you would address them. (9) b) Briefly explain how you
would ensure trustworthiness in qualitative aspects of the study. (6)
Question 1 – Literature Review Design (20 marks)
a) Define and differentiate between a conceptual framework and a theoretical framework,
and explain which would be more appropriate for this study. (10)
Conceptual Framework:
A conceptual framework is a researcher’s own constructed model that outlines the key
variables, concepts, and their relationships in the study. It is typically developed based on the
researcher’s understanding, experience, and review of existing literature relevant to the topic.
Assignment 4
(COMPLETE
ANSWERS)
2025 - DUE 4
September
2025 [School]
[Course title]
[Document subtitle]
, RCE2601 Assignment 4 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 4 September 2025
Course
Research and Critical Reason (RCE2601)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
Research in Education
RCE2601 Assignment 4 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 4 September 2025; 100% TRUSTED
Complete, trusted solutions and explanations.
Question 1 – Literature Review Design (20 marks) a) Define and differentiate between a
conceptual framework and a theoretical framework, and explain which would be more
appropriate for this study. (10) b) Outline five steps you would follow to conduct a literature
review for this study, using appropriate academic databases. (10) Question 2 – Research
Paradigms (25 marks) a) Compare the positivist, interpretivist, and critical paradigms in terms of
ontology, epistemology, and methodology. (15) b) Recommend the paradigm most suitable for
this study, providing a clear justification. (10) Question 3 – Research Approach and Design (20
marks) a) Discuss whether a qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods approach would be
most suitable, providing two justifications. (10) b) Propose one data collection method and one
data analysis method suitable for the chosen approach, with reasons. (10) Question 4 – Action
Research Application (20 marks) a) Explain the cyclical nature of the Action Research process.
(10) b) Suggest two ways Action Research could help resolve issues during the study, giving
practical examples. (10) Downloaded by Phuluso Mukwevh () lOMoARcPSD| Question 5 –
Ethical Considerations and Trustworthiness (15 marks) a) Identify three ethical issues that could
arise in this study and explain how you would address them. (9) b) Briefly explain how you
would ensure trustworthiness in qualitative aspects of the study. (6)
Question 1 – Literature Review Design (20 marks)
a) Define and differentiate between a conceptual framework and a theoretical framework,
and explain which would be more appropriate for this study. (10)
Conceptual Framework:
A conceptual framework is a researcher’s own constructed model that outlines the key
variables, concepts, and their relationships in the study. It is typically developed based on the
researcher’s understanding, experience, and review of existing literature relevant to the topic.
