Quantitative Research Methodologies

Question 1

1.  Explain the meaning of document-based research. (2)
2.  What are the components of document-based research? (2)

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Question 2

Distinguish between scientific and non-scientific research.

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Question 3

Find the case of Makate v Vodacom (Pty) Ltd (CCT52/15) [2016] ZACC 13 (26 April 2016) and summarise it in the prescribed format. Include the relevant headings in your summary.

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Question 4

Make a distinction between qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and use examples where necessary.

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Question 5

Discuss the relevant principles of ethics in research?

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Question 6

‘This is a magnificent goal for a Constitution: to heal the wounds of the past and guide us to a better future. For me, this is the core idea of transformative constitutionalism: that we must change. But how must we change? How does the society on the other side of the bridge differ from where we stand today?’

The above quote is extracted from an article that is written by Chief Justice Pius Langa, find this article. Write and explain the relevance and importance of transformative constitutionalism in law research.

Your essay must include the following:

1. A reference to certain provisions of the Constitution, case law, books and journal articles.

2. Footnotes in the prescribed format.

3. A bibliography.

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