Sba Outline
Contents
Preface
C H A P T E R 1 – Research and research vocabulary C H A P T E R 2 – Choosing and writing a research topic C H A P T E R 3 – Research design, methods and strategies C H A P T E R 4 – Sampling and sample selection C H A P T E R 5 – Data collection instruments C H A P T E R 6 – Presenting, reporting and analysing findings C H A P T E R 7 – Putting an SBA project together C H A P T E R 8 – Review test for private candidates C H A P T E R 9 – Glossary of research terms you should know
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Preface
This handbook provides guidance for students doing School Based Assessment (SBA) projects in social studies, geography, principles of business and other CSEC subjects and for private candidates preparing for CXC examinations, Alternative Papers. In addition, teachers and students pursuing undergraduate study programmes at tertiary institutions in the region and persons interested in the acquisition of basic research skills and methodologies would find this book helpful. Some guidelines for school candidates doing research projects for CSEC examinations:
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Select a problem to investigate and write it in question form Select suitable methods to collect data Write out the exact questions that you would ask on questionnaires or in interviews; seek the assistance of your teacher Select a sample from a particular locality, school or group; state the characteristics of the sample chosen and the method used to select the sample Present and display data using tables, graphs, maps, photographs, diagrams and text Interpret and explain the data you have displayed State what the data mean in relation to the problem being investigated Write out what you have found from investigating the problem Write out recommendations based on the findings and state how you would implement these recommendations
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Preface
C H A P T E R 1 – Research and research vocabulary C H A P T E R 2 – Choosing and writing a research topic C H A P T E R 3 – Research design, methods and strategies C H A P T E R 4 – Sampling and sample selection C H A P T E R 5 – Data collection instruments C H A P T E R 6 – Presenting, reporting and analysing findings C H A P T E R 7 – Putting an SBA project together C H A P T E R 8 – Review test for private candidates C H A P T E R 9 – Glossary of research terms you should know
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CSEC_1_52_2ndpp.indd 3
5/15/09 11:39:44 PM
Preface
This handbook provides guidance for students doing School Based Assessment (SBA) projects in social studies, geography, principles of business and other CSEC subjects and for private candidates preparing for CXC examinations, Alternative Papers. In addition, teachers and students pursuing undergraduate study programmes at tertiary institutions in the region and persons interested in the acquisition of basic research skills and methodologies would find this book helpful. Some guidelines for school candidates doing research projects for CSEC examinations:
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Select a problem to investigate and write it in question form Select suitable methods to collect data Write out the exact questions that you would ask on questionnaires or in interviews; seek the assistance of your teacher Select a sample from a particular locality, school or group; state the characteristics of the sample chosen and the method used to select the sample Present and display data using tables, graphs, maps, photographs, diagrams and text Interpret and explain the data you have displayed State what the data mean in relation to the problem being investigated Write out what you have found from investigating the problem Write out recommendations based on the findings and state how you would implement these recommendations
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The questions on the Alternative Paper (Paper 03/2) for