Differentiate between the following.

i. Research methodology and research methods. (5 marks)

ii. Stratified sampling and area sampling. (5 marks)

b. What are the main issues that should receive the attention of the research in formulating a research problem? (10 marks)

1.4 a) What do you understand by the term “research process”? Describe what the research process involves. (10 marks)

b) What points should a researcher consider when developing a sample design for his project? (10 marks)

1.5a) Distinguish between primary, secondary, and tertiary data sources as used in research work. (10 marks)

b) You wish to undertake research on how the city of Gqeberha has changed over the years until present. Outline how you would undertake this research; identify the possible data sources, classify them as either primary, secondary, or tertiary; how you would collect the data, and if secondary, give the source organization. (10 marks)

1.6a) Explain the meaning and need of a research design. (10 marks)

b) What are the factors that one should consider when deciding on a data collection method to adopt for his study? (5 marks)

c) List the differences between research design in exploratory research studies and descriptive studies. (5 marks)

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1 Research Methodology and Research Methods Research Methodology refers to the overall approach and framework used to conduct a research study It outlines the strategies procedures and logical reasoni... View the full answer