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Name : Mr TL SolomonStudent no :
Module name : Introduction to Research
Methodology for Law and
Criminal Justice
Module code : IRM1501
Assignment : Final Portfolio
Unique number : 686888
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,Table of Contents
Content: Page no:
Question 1
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1.1. Distinction between quantitative and qualitative research methodology
and their examples.
1.2. The relevant ethical aspects that must be taken into consideration when 4
conducting research in law and criminal justice
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Question 2
Finding the case of Electronic Media Network Limited and Others v e.tv (Pty) 6
Ltd CCT 140/16 [2017] ZACC 17 and writing an essay about it in the prescribed
format. 7
2.1. Facts in issue 8
2.2. Legal question
2.3. Ratio decidendi/reasons for decision 9
2.4. Decision of the court
Question 3
10
Discussing IRAC in the prescribed format and using examples where necessary
3.1 Issues. 11
3.2 Rules.
3.3 Application. 12
3.4 Conclusion.
13
Question 4
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Finding the case of Electronic Media Network Limited and Others v e.tv (Pty)
Ltd CCT 140/16 [2017] ZACC 17 and writing an essay about it in the prescribed 15
format.
16
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Body 17
5.3. Conclusion
Bibliography 18
Academic Honesty Declaration 19
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, QUESTION ONE
Question 1.1
Distinction between quantitative and qualitative research methodology and
their examples
Qualitative Research is predominantly exploratory research.1 This simply
means that its usage is to gain a clear understanding of essential motives,
views, and motivations. It affords insights into the problems or aids to advance
notions or theories for probable quantitative research.2 Now the main
objectives in qualitative (action) research it is to build theory and essentially
solve problems. The type of data that can be collected while conducting
qualitative research can be words, images, or objects.3 While the form of those
types data’s I have mentioned can be open- ended responses, interviews,
participant observations, field notes, and so called reflections.4 Quantitative
research is narrow and seeks explanations.
Quantitative research encompasses the usage of methodical statistical processes
or measures to test, prove and verify premises or hypothesis.5 This simply
means it is used to quantify the problem by way of producing statistical data or
data that can be distorted into useable statistics. It is used to measure attitudes,
1
https://www.snapsurveys.com/blog/qualitative-vs-quantitative-research/
2
http://www.snapsurveys.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-qualitative-research-
and-quantitative-research/
3
University of London and SOAS University of London (2016) “Understanding Research
Methods.” https://www.coursera.org/learn/research-methods
4
Ibid.,
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Dr. C E. Sunday and Dr. B van Wyk RESEARCH: DESIGN AND METHODS (II) Division for
Postgraduate Studies (DPGS) Post-graduate Enrolment and Throughput Program. University
of Western Cape
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