CONFIDENTIAL A@U asiaeuniversity FINAL EXAMINATION JANUARY 2016 SEMESTER SUBJECT CODE : EQL671 SUBJECT NAME : QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN EDUCATION LEVEL : MASTER'S DEGREE TIME / DURATION : 9.00 AM 12.00 NOON (3 HOURS) DATE : 6 MAY 2016 INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES 1. Please read the instructions given in the question paper CAREFULLY. 2. This question paper is printed on both sides of the paper. 3. 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 differences between quantitative and qualitative research. Support your answer with specific examples. [Analisis perbezaan antara penyelidikan kuantitatif dan penyelidikan kualitatif. Sokong jawapan anda dengan contoh-contoh spesifik.] [10 marks] QUESTION 2 Explain the steps involved in the analysis of qualitative data using the Framework Method (transcription, organisation, coding, analysis and reporting) [Jelaskan langkah-lengkah yang terlibat dalam analisis data kualitatif menggunakan Kaedah Kerangka (transkripsi, organisasi, koding, analisis dan pelaporan).] [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. IKaedah 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 Discuss how you would use the Kemmis and McTaggart (1988) Action Research Cycle in your classroom research. [Bincangkan bagaimana anda menggunakan Putaran Kajian Tindakan oleh Kemmis: dan MeTaggart dalam bilik darjah anda.] [10 marks] QUESTION 5 Explain how you would use interviews and observations to collect data in qualitative research. Support you answer with relevant examples. [elaskan bagaimana anda menggunakan temu bual dan pemerhatian untuk mengumpul data dalam penyelidikan kualitatif. Sokong jawapan anda dengan contoh- contoh relevan.] [10 marks] QUESTION 6 ‘a. What is the mixed methods approach? b. Describe how a mixed methods should be designed [a. Apakah kaedah bercampur? . Perihalkan bagaimana kaedah bercampur direka bentuk.] [10 marks] END OF QUESTION PAPER