BUS605 Assessment 2 - Sampling design and data collection instrument

Assessment Information

Subject Code: BUS605

Subject Name: Business Research Methodology and Data Collection

Assessment Title: Assessment 2 – Sampling design and data collection instrument

Total Marks:

COURSE: Master of Business (Research)

Unit: Business Research Methodology and Data Collection

Unit Code: BUS605

Type of Assessment:

Assessment 2 – Sampling design and data collection instrument

Unit Learning Outcomes addressed:

(a) Demonstrate an advanced ability to identify, assimilate, and review applications of, particular research techniques.

(b) Identify various means of data collection that are feasible and can be ethically enacted.

(c) Articulate and critically evaluate differences between alternative research methodologies.

(d) Explain how research outcomes may be affected by the nature and application of particular research techniques.

(e) Demonstrate an advanced ability to construct a robust methodology for addressing a research question.

(f) Explain how the use of selected methodologies is relevant to a specific research proposal.

Criteria for Assessment:

? Knowledge and Understanding ? Content and exploration of theories and ideas ? Analysis, synthesis and critical engagement ? Technical skills and referencing

Assessment Task:

Student describe the population of their study, sampling method, sample size and how they will contact their participants. Based on your chosen research topic, research problem and questions, develop a sample design and data collection instrument (either a questionnaire or an interview guide) that can

 

 

appropriately address the research questions. There should be a minimum of 10 questions. You must use relevant literature to show the relevance of your questionnaire or interview guide. Student identifies ethical considerations and address them You may follow the outline below;

Introduction Provide a summary of your research problem and state your research objectives and questions Sampling design Describe the population of your study, sampling method, sample size and how you will contact your participants. Provide justifications for your decisions Data Collection Instrument and design State clearly the data collection instrument you will use to collect your data. Show how you designed the instrument and how it addresses the research questions by matching the instrument questions against the research questions. Attach the data collection instrument as an appendix Ethical Implications Address any ethical concerns that may arise from the participants selection

Submission Date: Week 10 (online submission).

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