QUESTION 1 (COMPULSORY) In what ways is software development a research and research methodology? Use the example of the development of a class attendance system to illustrate. [30 marks]. Answer hint Definitions of software development, research and research methodology Software development life cycle themes to show it is a research methodology. Illustrate with class attendance system. QUESTION 2 What is a literature review? Describe the literature review process using the topic Blended teaching and learning in universities in developing countries to illustrate. [15 marks] QUESTION 3 Describe the content of a research proposal. Use an IT research topic to illustrate. [15 marks] QUESTION 4 A research process entails 6 generic activities. Describe these activities in relation to your IT research project. Assume a research topic. [15 marks] QUESTION 5 Assuming you are to research on the extent to which UPSA students are using the learning management system and how easy they find the system. Describe the research methodology and research method you will use including the sampling technique. [15 marks] Answer hint Definitions: research methodology and research methods in general (2.5 marks) Choice of methodology and why? (2.5 marks) description of the key points about the research methodology and sampling techniques for the enquiry (10 marks)