This document provides information about research methodology sessions, assignments, and upcoming events. It includes schedules for sessions from April to June covering topics like sampling, ethical clearance, literature reviews, and exams. Assessment criteria are outlined for the research proposal and ethical clearance assignments which are due in May. The document previews content on sampling techniques and exercises from a textbook chapter. It also provides guidance on sampling considerations, the ethical clearance process, and presenting the research proposal during the next session from May 3-7.

1. Research Methodology
Session 11
Research Design
Sampling

2. Latest Schedule (1)
Date Tuesday/
Wednesday
Friday
19 - 23 April RP
Presentation
Academic Writing
9.00
26 – 30 April
Sampling
Ethical Clearance
Lit Review due
3 – 7 May Presentations
IBM Awards
Evening
10 – 14 May
RP due
Lecture on EC
TEDx

3. Latest Schedule (2)
Date RM Exams
17 - 21 May EC (19 May)
24 - 28 May
HRMG (24
May)
MIS (27 May)
31 May - 4 June
SE (2 June)
Medical (4 June)
7 - 11 June
EC Corrections
(11 June)

4. Recap
 Assignments
 Language feedback
 Language self-reflection
 Structural PS -> RO -> RQ
 Sub-problems => hypotheses / research
questions
 Presentation
 Participation
 Feedback

5. Preview
 Sekaran Ch 10
 Sampling
 Final research proposal assignment
 Ethical Clearance assignment
 Preparation for 3 – 7 May session
 Proposal presentation

6. Acknowledgments to Uma Sekaran

7. Acknowledgments to Uma Sekaran

8. Acknowledgments to Uma Sekaran

9. Probability Sampling
Simple
Random
Sampling
Systematic
Random
Sampling
Stratified
Random
Sampling
Cluster
Sampling
Proportional
Sampling
Nonproportional
Sampling
Sampling Techniques
Advantage: When done correctly, a small percentage of the
population can be selected which saves both time and money
without sacrificing accuracy.
Disadvantage: Population characteristics may be over- or
under-represented, leading to a generalization of results beyond
the characteristics of the sample. This puts the validity at risk.
Acknowledgments to Gill Hendry

10. Acknowledgments to Uma Sekaran

11. Nonprobability
Sampling
Convenience
Sampling
Purposeful
Sampling
Quota
Sampling
Disadvantages:
• The generalizability of the findings are limited to the
characteristics of the subjects in the sample.
• The sample may be biased.
Advantages:
• Easy to administer
• Less costly and time consuming
Acknowledgments to Gill Hendry
• Snowball sampling

12. Acknowledgments to Uma Sekaran

13. Acknowledgments to Uma Sekaran

14. Sekaran Ch 10 Exercises
 Ex 1
 Ex 10

15. Research Proposal
Assessment Criteria (1)
 The research proposal (RP) is formulated
clearly
 The RP contains a proper title page
 The RP contains a proper table of contents
 The presentation of the RP complies with
academic standards
 The RP contains an appropriate brief
introduction

16. Research Proposal
Assessment Criteria (2)
 The context of the research project is
presented concisely and clearly in the RP
 The RP contains a proper problem
statement
 The RP contains properly formulated
objectives derived from the PS
 A preliminary literature review places this
study within a broader research context

17. Research Proposal
Assessment Criteria (3)
 The RP concisely outlines how the final
literature survey will be conducted
 The RP contains tentative critical questions
aligned with the PS and objectives
 The RP concisely states why the research
is important for the discipline
 The RP outlines what research
methodology will be employed

18. Research Proposal
Assessment Criteria (4)
 The RP clearly states how the research will
comply with ethical requirements
 The RP clearly states how respondents /
interviewees will be selected
 The RP briefly states how primary data will
be analysed
 The RP clearly states which factors would
require limitation of validity of results

19. Research Proposal
Assessment Criteria (5)
 The RP contains a glossary of terms
 The RP provides a research timeline
 The RP includes a realistic budget
 The RP contains an appropriate
bibliography (e.g. key articles & research
methodology references)

20. Sampling in your Project
 Population and approximate size
 Sampling choice
 Sample size
 For your study

21. Ethical Clearance
Things to do
 Design draft questionnaire / interview
 Submit for comment
 Sent for statistical feedback after EC approved
 Complete EC form – extract from RP
 Informed consent letter
 Templates provided – adapt
 Letters
 Questionnaire

22. Ethical Clearance
Assessment Criteria (1)
 The research instrument (RI) is formulated
in concise and lucid academic language
 The questions in the RI are based on the
critical research questions of the project
 The RI solicits appropriate types of
information
 The questionnaire uses the appropriate
measurement scales

23. Ethical Clearance
Assessment Criteria (2)
 The RI is presented in an aesthetically
pleasing manner
 The RI is designed specifically with
respondents in mind
 The letter of informed consent complies
with UKZN ethical clearance research
principles

24. Ethical Clearance
Assessment Criteria (3)
 The RI presents questions in an
appropriate order (e.g. sensitive questions
last)
 The ethical clearance application form has
been completed correctly

25. Next Session 3 - 7 May
 Research proposal presentations
 Supervisors present
 10 minutes max plus questions/comment
 Participation assessed
 Pre-load presentations 20 minutes before start