Section B Research Design and Methods: In this assignment your objective is to convince the reader of your research proposal that your overall research design and methods of analysis will enable you to solve the research problem, answer the research questions identified in assignment $1$ which the topic is the impact of occupational health and safety of women in mining, and enable you to accurately and effectively interpret the results of your research. STRUCTURE OF ASSIGNMENT

Each assignment must comprise at least $4$ pages and preferably not more than $6$ pages $($Arial $-11$ font; $1\mathrm{.}5$ spacing$).$Title: Please keep the title page $($with biographical information $($Name and department$)$ and the title of the proposed research that gives an accurate reflection of the contents, but which is short yet descriptive containing all elements of the intended study$)$ from assignment $1.$This assignment must include the following elements:$1.$ Research design and methods: The research design should be appropriate to the problem reflecting acceptable research practice and convention. The following subheadings should be used: $($Please refer to the methodological pyramid in your notes and prescribed book for additional guidance and information$)1\mathrm{.}1$ Research Approach$1\mathrm{.}2$ Research Method used$1\mathrm{.}3$ Data Collection$1\mathrm{.}4$ Population and sampling strategy$1\mathrm{.}5$ Data Analysis$1\mathrm{.}6$ Validity and Reliability $($quantitative$)/$Trustworthiness $($qualitative$)2.$ How will you ensure that the following ethical principles are adhered to:$2\mathrm{.}1$ Autonomy$2\mathrm{.}2$ Non$-$maleficence$3.$ References: The references used in the proposal must be fully and correctly reported according to the TUT Harvard referencing method. At least ten relevant references from scientific recognized journals are necessary.