Sampling design and data collection instrument
Assessment Information
Subject Code: BUS605
Subject Name: Business Research Methodology and Data Collection
Assessment Title: Assessment 2 – Sampling design and data collection instrument
Weighting: 35 %
Total Marks: Length:
35 2500 (+- 10%)
Due Date: Submission due Week 10 – Sunday at 11.59 pm
COURSE: Master of Business (Research)
Unit: Business Research Methodology and Data Collection
Unit Code: BUS605
Type of Assessment:
Assessment 2 – Sampling design and data collection instrument
Unit Learning Outcomes addressed:
(a) Demonstrate an advanced ability to identify, assimilate, and review applications of, particular research techniques.
(b) Identify various means of data collection that are feasible and can be ethically enacted.
(c) Articulate and critically evaluate differences between alternative research methodologies.
(d) Explain how research outcomes may be affected by the nature and application of particular research techniques.
(e) Demonstrate an advanced ability to construct a robust methodology for addressing a research question.
(f) Explain how the use of selected methodologies is relevant to a specific research proposal.
Criteria for Assessment:
Knowledge and Understanding Content and exploration of theories and ideas Analysis, synthesis and critical engagement Technical skills and referencing
Assessment Task:
Student describe the population of their study, sampling method, sample size and how they will contact their participants. Based on your chosen research topic, research problem and questions, develop a sample design and data collection instrument (either a questionnaire or an interview guide) that can
appropriately address the research questions. There should be a minimum of 10 questions. You must use relevant literature to show the relevance of your questionnaire or interview guide. Student identifies ethical considerations and address them You may follow the outline below;
Introduction Provide a summary of your research problem and state your research objectives and questions Sampling design Describe the population of your study, sampling method, sample size and how you will contact your participants. Provide justifications for your decisions Data Collection Instrument and design State clearly the data collection instrument you will use to collect your data. Show how you designed the instrument and how it addresses the research questions by matching the instrument questions against the research questions. Attach the data collection instrument as an appendix Ethical Implications Address any ethical concerns that may arise from the participants selection
Submission Date: Week 10 (online submission).
Total Mark & Weighting:
35 marks | 35%
Students are advised that any submissions past the due date without an approved extension or approved extenuating circumstances incur a 5% penalty per
calendar day, calculated from the total mark e.g. a task marked out of 15 will incur a 1.75 mark penalty
per calendar day.
Marking rubrics
Marking rubrics Criteria
HD (High Distinction) 85%-100%
DN (Distinction) 75%-84%
CR (Credit) 74%-65%
P (Pass) 50%-64%
F (Fail) 0%-49%
Knowledge and
u n d e rs t a nd i ng
5 m a rk s
Comm a nd of th e
topic , u nus ual
creat iv it y,
perception and
insight, all
suggesting that
work should b e
pub lish ed i n an
academic forum.
De m onstr ates
c ommand of the
topic by showing
creativity,
perception and
insight — a
serious
c o n tr ib ut i o n t o
t he academic
debate.
Dem ons trat es a
wel l- informed
understanding of
the to pic by
show in g
creativity and
insight — a
serious
contribution to
the academic
debate.
Understanding
of contemporary
academic
debate, with
some
creative input and
insight, with a
tendency toward
description.
Li mited/ poor
understanding
demonstrated. Any
creative input is
somewhat off the
point.
Content and
exploration of theories
and ideas
10 marks
Outstanding
selection that
makes a
substantial
contribution to
academic
debate.
O u ts ta nd i n g
s e l e ct i o n from a
wide relevant and
innovative range
of perspectives
and sources.
Selection from a
wide and
rele va nt ran ge
of perspectives
and sources
that d ra ws
upon
contemporary
academic
debate.
Relevant selection
from a ran ge o f
pe rspec tiv es
and sources.
Sources are
m ostly
in te gra te d int o
the overall
argument.
Narrow selection,
minimal use of
sources, to support the
argument.
Analysis,
synthesis and critical engagement 15 marks
Outstanding use
of source
material.
Exc ellent
argument that is
of t he h ighes t
acad em ic quality.
So urc es v ery
we l l integrated
into the overall
argument. Clear
well
structured
argument that is
Sources well-
integrated into
the overall
argument.
Clear, cogent
and well-
structured
Mostly clear,
cogent and well-
structured
argument.
Dem on stra tes
c rit ic ality an d
Sources are not
properly integrated
into the a rgume nt.
Ab sence o f clear
and c og en t
argument.
Incomplete analysis
Critical distance
and outstanding
analysis of the
question, to a
high degre e of
excellence.
well crafted and
cogent. Cr itical
di stance an d
outstanding
analysis of the
question.
argument.
Critical
distance and sound
analysis of the question.
g en e ra lly g o o d
analysis.
with a tendency to
accept the source
material at face
value.
Technical skills
and referencing
5marks
Referencing
impeccable
using
appropriate
conventions.
No errors in
grammar or
spelling.
Re ferenc ing clear
and accurate using
appropriate
conventions.
Virtually no errors i n
grammar or
spelling.
Referencing
clear and
accurate
using
appropriate
conventions. Good grammar and spelling.
Referencing
sufficiently clear
and using an
appropriate
convention.
Adequate
grammar and
spelling.
References
limited/inappropriate.
Many errors in
grammar and
spelling, making it
difficult or impossible
to read.