ASSESSMENT 1

FIRST NAME SINDISWA FELICITY

SURNAME MASHELE
STUDENT NUMBER 55518958
MODULE CODE IRM 1501
MODULE NAME INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY FOR LAW AND
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DUE DATE 18 AUGUST 2023 12:00PM

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TABLE OF CONTEXT
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1. Question 1 ………Quantitative and Qualitative Research………………………… 3

2. Question 2 ………………………Sampling Tools…………………………………… 4

3. References ...……………………………………………………………………………… 5

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QUESTION 1

QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHOLOGY

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It is a research that mainly focuses on quantifying the collection and analysis of data, i.e numerical
data. Surveys and questionnaires is one of the tools of quantitative research as it collects statistic’s
data.

Example: A survey conducted to understand the turnaround time of cases in the magistrate court and
how much time it takes from the time the case is filed until judgment is passed.

QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHOLOGY

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It is a document based research which is help generate hypotheses and further investigation by
using sources which includes textbook’s, case laws, legislation etc.

Example: When a lawyer do research using case law, legation in a certain case to draft summons.

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From the study unit 3 ‘’ Empirical Research’’ Prof M Swanepoel and Ms N Mabeka, Only study guid IRM1501, p.21
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From the study unit 2‘’ Document – Based Research ’’ Prof M Swanepoel and Ms N Mabeka, Only study guid IRM1501, p.09
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QUESTION 2

SAMPLING TOOLS

-Probability sampling tool; and3

-nonprobability sampling toll

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International Journal of Academic Research in Management (IJARM) Vol. 5, No. 2, 2016, Page: 20, ISSN: 2296-1747 © Helvetic Editions LTD, Switzerland

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References

1. Prof M Swanepoel, Ms N Mabeka, (2019-2022) only study guide for IRM1501, Pretoria, University

of South Africa.

2. International Journal of Academic Research in Management (IJARM) Vol. 5, No. 2, 2016, Page:

20, ISSN: 2296-1747 © Helvetic Editions LTD, Switzerland