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FORM TP 2016032 %. JANUARY 20I6

CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATEO
EXAMINATION

SOCIAL STUDIES

Paper 032 - General Proficiency

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READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

I . This paper consists of FIVE questions. You MUST answer ALL the questions.

2. Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.

3. Do NOT write in the margins.

4. You are advised to take some time to read through the paper and plan your answers.

5. lf you need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on the
original page, you must use the extra lined page(s) provided at the back of this booklet.
Remember to draw a line through your original answer.

6. If you use the extra page(s) you MUST write the question number clearly in the
box provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relevant, include the
question part beside the answer.

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

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Before you write your answers, choose ONE of the following research topics and write it in the space
provided. You will be required to answer Questions l, 2 and 3 related to the topic you have chosen.

Topics:

(i) The views of citizens in my community on the importance of using local products

(ii) The perception of community members on the importance of preserving the green areas

Topic Chosen:

l. (a) State ONE reason why you would want to investigate the topic you have chosen.

(2 marks)

(b) Write a problem statement based on the topic you have chosen by completing the following
statement.

The study will ...........

(2 marks)

(c) Identify ONE term in the topic that may be defined in the research.

(l mark)

(d) Give ONE reason why a face-to-face interview would be an appropriate method to gather
information for this research.

(l mark)

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2. (a) Identify ONE source you may use to obtain background information on the topic you have
chosen.

(l mark)

(b) Write ONE research question for the topic you have chosen.

(2 marks)

(c) Write TWO items for a questionnaire that could be used to obtain information on the topic
chosen.

(2 marks)

Total5 marks

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On Pigeon lsland where the student population of 5 000 ranges between the ages of 4 and 18, there
was concern about the outbreak of measles among children. Seven years ago, the government had
announced that children must be fully immunized to be enrolled in school. The Ministry of Health
conducted a survey among 500 students, all of whom had contracted measles, to ascertain the age group
that was most affected.

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mumps and rubella (MMR) before they were one year old, free of cost at government antenatal clinics
never had booster shotsr.

'Additional dose of a vaccine given to help the immune system.

4. (a) State the MAIN focus of the study conducted by the researchers.

(l mark)
(b) Write TWO facts about Pieeon Island.

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(e) Write ONE research question for the problem investigated.

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(b) State TWO concluding statements which may be made from the data.

(4 marks)

(c) Give ONE recommendation that could assist the Ministry of Health in alleviating the
problem.

(2 marks)

Total 15 marks

END OF TEST

IF YOU FINISH BEFORE TIME IS CALLED, CHECK YOUR WORI( ON THIS TEST.

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