Thabani, has been recently employed as a research analyst in the department of Mineral Resources and Energy. Given the recent Electricity crisis you need to assist in conducting research studies, analysing data, developing policy recommendations, monitor policy implementations and collaborate with key stake holders. Your team has been awarded the research study to investigate the impact of renewable energy (Solar) on the economy: This topic involves examining the effects of renewable energy initiatives on job creation, economic growth, and energy security in South Africa. The Case study will focus on Sun Ray Agriculturalists, a farm in Limpopo Province that operates entirely on Solar energy, the stakeholders of this farm are a group of 5 siblings, each engaged with a different aspect of the farm, namely, Marketing & Sales ; Farming & Harvesting; Human resources & Admin, Finance & Book Keeping; and Operations. You need to provide your in-depth findings to the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy to inform the respective policies.

1.1. Provide a research title for Thabanis Research study. (4)

1.2. Develop an aim for Thabanis Research study. (4)

1.3. Differentiate between the two (2) Research Philosophies available to Thabani. Suggest a Philosophy she should adopt for her Study, and provide a rationalisation as to why it would be most suitable. (12)

1.4. Identify the Target Population, and why they should be part of the study. (4)

1.5. Enlighten Thabani on the significance of sampling a population. (8)

1.6. Propose a Sampling strategy for Thabani to sample his population, if necessary. (8) 1.7. Describe the Data Analysis process, in the Context of Thabanis study. (8) 1.8. Thabani Needs to report on his findings, advise him on the types of research reports available.