CONFIDENTIAL AGU asiaeuniversity FINAL EXAMINATION MAY 2017 SEMESTER SUBJECT CODE : EQL671 SUBJECT NAME : QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN EDUCATION LEVEL : MASTER'S DEGREE TIME / DURATION : 2.00 PM- 5.00 PM (3 HOURS) DATE : 19 AUGUST 2017 INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES - Please read the instructions given in the question paper CAREFULLY. 2. This question paper is printed on both sides of the paper. . Answer FOUR (4) questions only. 4. Write your answer in the answer booklet provided. THERE ARE TWO (2) PAGES OF QUESTIONS, EXCLUDING THIS PAGE.CONFIDENTIAL INSTRUCTION: Answer FOUR (4) questions only. [Jawab EMPAT (4) soalan sahaja.] QUESTION 1 Analyse the ethical principles that you should consider when conducting qualitative research. Support your answer with specific examples. [Analisis prinsip-prinsip etika anda harus ambil kira ketika menjalankan penyelidikan kualitatif. Sokong jawapan anda dengan contoh-contoh spesifik.] [10 marks] QUESTION 2 Explain what is coding of qualitative data and the kinds of things that is often coded as suggested by Lewins, Taylor & Gibbs, (2006). Welaskan apakah mengkod data kualitatif dan perkara-perkara yang lazim dikod sepertimana dicadangkan oleh Lewins, Taylor & Gibbs, 2005.] [10 marks] QUESTION 3 The case study method has been widely used in educational research. Analyse the steps involved in conducting the case study method in educational research [Kaedah kajian kes digunakan dengan meluas dalam penyelidikan pendidikan. Analisis langkah-langkah yang terlibat ketika melaksanakan kaedah kajian kes dalam penyelidikan pendidikan.] [10 marks]CONFIDENTIAL QUESTION 4 The ethnographic method enables a researcher to obtain in-depth data about a group of people in their natural setting. Briefly explain the following components involved in ethnographic research a. Sampling b. Role of the researcher c. Fieldnotes 4 Interview [Kaedah etnografi membolehkan penyelidik mengumpul data dengan mendalam tentang sekumputan manusia dalam situasi semula jadi. Jelaskan secara ringkas komponen-komponen berikut yang terlibat dalam penyelidikan etnografi: a. Persampelan b. Peranan penyelidik ¢. Nota lapangan d. Temubual} [10 marks] QUESTION 5 Irrespective of the research method in qualitative research, the THREE (3) common data collection techniques adopted are observation, interview and document examination. Explain. [Tidak kira kaedah penyelidik kualitatif, terdapat TIGA (3) teknik pengumpulan data yang lazim digunakan ialah temu bual, pemerhatian dan analisis dokumen. Jelaskan] [10 marks] QUESTION 6 Elaborate how reliability and validity are determined in qualitative research, [Huraikan bagaimana kebolehpercayaan dan kesahan ditentukan dalam penyelidikan kualitatit] [10 marks} END OF QUESTION PAPER