QUESTION ONE $[52]$

$1\mathrm{.}1$ Develop a title for the proposed study.

$1\mathrm{.}2.$ Explore the features of scientific research in relation to the proposed study. $(10)$

$1\mathrm{.}3.$ Critically discuss the Research Philosophy to be used in the proposed study and justify your selection. $(10)$

$1\mathrm{.}4.$ Elaborate on the sampling method to be employed to determine your sample size.$(10)$

$1\mathrm{.}5.$ Describe the sampling process to be utilised in the proposed study. $(8)$

$1\mathrm{.}6.$ Suggest, with reasons, a data collection method that can be used in the proposed study, mentioning on the advantages and disadvantages of the method. $(12)$

QUESTION TWO $[27]$

$2\mathrm{.}1.$ ABC International maintains a global footprint and employs over $25000$ employees at several branches worldwide. If Ace International were to conduct a research study using their employees as key participants, deliberate on the reasons why sampling such a population is necessary. $(10)$

$2\mathrm{.}2.$ Distinguish between four $(4)$ types of non$-$probability sampling. $(12)$

$2\mathrm{.}3.$ Explain the difference between a target and a sample population $(5)$

QUESTION THREE $[21]$

Mr Dingane is a research coordinator for a private consultancy. He has been assigned to investigate the effects of training and development programmes on employee performance. The study will be conducted on a local marketing company.

Discuss the various steps in the research process that Mr Dingane must execute.