RME101Q EXAM PACK.
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1. Identify and explain the different research ethics or ethical principles(8)
Confidentiality
Non-involvement of deception
Whether there is an invasion of privacy
The issue of informed consent
Honesty
Truthfulness
Whether or not harm the pa...
, 1. Identify and explain the different research ethics or ethical principles(8)
Confidentiality
Non-involvement of deception
Whether there is an invasion of privacy
The issue of informed consent
Honesty
Truthfulness
Whether or not harm the participants
Hint: explain any of the above mentioned
2. Differentiate qualitative approach from quantitative approach(12)
Quantitative Qualitative
Highly numeric in approach More based on fact finding
Deductive empirical testing of theory Inductive generation of theory from data
Natural science model in particular positivism Interpretivist
Objectivism Constructionist
Engages the use of IBM SPSS Uses NVOVO qualitative analysis software
Engages hypothesing (Null and alternative Uses research questions
hypothesis
Hint: where it is denoted differentiate or distinguish, it is more advisable to use a table as above
3. Explain the main steps in quantitative research(16)
Develop a theoretical / conceptual framework
Define specific research questions and hypothesis
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, Select research design
Devise measures of concepts
Select research site
Select research subjects
Administer research instruments/ collect data
Process data
Analyze data
Develop findings
Write up findings
Hint: explain each of the above
4. Define what is unit of analysis(3)
The unit of analysis refers to the person, collective, or object that is the target of the investigation. Typical
unit of analysis include individuals, groups, organizations, countries, technologies, objects etc.
4. Discuss the role of referencing (6 marks)
Referencing also referred to as citation refers to the acknowledging of the authors and it involves two
forms namely the in text and reference list and basic examples or style of referencing may include
Harvard and ATP.
It is used to avoid the issue of plagiarism
It is used to reflect the informed judgment of the importance and suitability of sources
It ensures authentication
It enables the reader to understand the mindset of the author.
It also gives much weight or context to the work of an author
It emphasizes on the issue of awareness of the historical development of the subject and shows
that one recognizes the work of the others or authors.
Re-in enforce of the argument of the writer
Demonstrating the knowledge and understanding of the subject as well as the methods of
research.
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