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Student Name /ID Number

Unit Number and Title Unit 16 – Computing Research Project (Pearson set)-
Academic Year 2024/25
Unit Tutor

Assignment Title
Issue Date

Submission Date

IV Name & Date

Submission format

 Research Project Proposal- The submission is in the form of an individual written report.
This should be written in a concise, formal business style. You are required to make use of
headings, paragraphs and subsections as appropriate, and all work must be supported with
research and please provide a references list using the Harvard referencing system.

The recommended word limit is 2000 words.

 Formal project report - In the form of an individual written report. This should be written
in a concise, formal business style following standard academic guidelines for research
projects. You are required to make use of headings, paragraphs and subsections as
appropriate, and all work must be supported with research. Referencing using the
Harvard referencing system.

The recommended word limit is minimum 4,500 words

 PowerPoint presentation – present your research finding in a 10 to 15 minutes

presentation that elaborates the research process followed, findings and conclusion,
recommendation and future research considerations.
Please submit the speaker notes of the presentation in the appendix section of the final
project report.

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Unit Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Examine appropriate research methodologies and approaches as part of the research
process.
LO2. Conduct and analyse research relevant to a chosen computing research project
LO3. Communicate the outcomes of a research project to identified stakeholders
LO4. Reflect on the application of research methodologies and concepts

Trasferrable skills and Competencies developed

Assignment Brief and Guidance:

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Research Theme: Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is at the forefront of innovation within Computer Science that uses a
combination of logic, algorithms and large data sets to produce an AI model. The AI model is created
to perform specific tasks or make predictions on supplied sets of input data, for example identifying
patterns in weather data, internet search data or analysis of medical data. Artificial intelligence is
predicted to generate a potential impact to the global economy of $13 – $15 Trillion by 2030, with
sales of AI related hardware, software and services predicted to see a global revenue of $900 billion.
It is predicted that AI will boost the GDP of China by a little over 26% by 2039, and of North America
by 14.5%. AI requires the input of structured and labelled data, where the outputs are already
known. The input data sets to the AI model are intrinsically linked to study field to which the AI
engine is to be applied. The AI model can then be used to identify and recognise patterns and
relationships within the input data. This identification step is referred to as ‘training’ the AI model.
Once this training is completed, the model can then be used to make predictions and identify
patterns within brand new data sets. This new data set can then be added to the existing data set,
so that the AI model keeps ‘growing’. As the model data set keeps expanding, and the AI algorithms
are modified and refined, this gives the impression that the AI is ‘learning’ and demonstrating
‘intelligence’. AI has been used extensively to analyse and process large and complex datasets
produced by big data systems, often in real time and using Computer Vision to extract data from
image sources.

Developing Artificial Intelligence required a range of knowledge and skills across a broad range of
computer science disciplines. AI developers need to be familiar with the algorithms and techniques
in fields such as machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision and data science.
Knowing the required computing skills will help organisations recruit the correct resources to help
develop and extend AI systems. Artificial Intelligence has a range of benefits across many industry
sectors. In the finance industry, AI is rapidly becoming a game changer, using advanced algorithms,
models and machine learning to carry out predictive analytics on large, rapidly changing financial
datasets to provide more accurate financial predictions. In the field of business operations, AI
automation is helping to support and enhance labour. productivity, leading to greater cost savings
and increased efficiency. AI is also revolutionising the way businesses interact with their customers,
by providing AI driven expert systems to help customers resolve queries as well as providing
personalised recommendations based on customer choices and preferences. In the field of
biomedical science, AI models help in the development of new drug treatments for a range of

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diseases by searching and processing large scale medical and DNA datasets.

While Artificial Intelligence has numerous benefits in the analysis and processing of large data sets
to solve problems, there are some clear risks to the application technology. AI systems respond to
the data fed into the model, and so if this data is not representative of the problem area under
study, there is a likelihood that the output of the AI model will be biased. In addition, there are
security and privacy concerns on the source and storage of the large datasets used for AI. The rise of
the Deepfake image and the manipulation of the human voice is also a concern because of the
spread of misinformation. The wide-ranging effects of these risks mean that they can only be dealt
with by a diverse range of stakeholders, including computer scientists, law makers, governments,
and industry leaders. There are also incidental risks of AI in business, for example the increasing
adoption of AI based systems may increase unemployment across a range of sectors and workforce
demographics.
(Pearson, 2024)

Task
You have been given the task of conducting research related to artificial Intelligence and its impact
on the field of computing, a chosen organization or an industry. Your task is to conduct research
with appropriate evidence by following suitable research philosophies and methods available. You
then must evaluate the outcomes of the research project and suggest improvements to the chosen
industry, organization or to the field of computing in general.

Choosing a research objective/question

You can choose your own research topic for this unit. Strong research projects are those with clear,
well focused and defined objectives. A central skill in selecting a research objective is the ability to
select a suitable and focused research objective. One of the best ways to do this is to put it in the
form of a question.
The range of topics discussed on Artificial Intelligence could cover the following areas:
• Ethical implications in AI development
• Transparency in AI models
• AI applications
• AI perspectives on governance and regulations
 Bias and fairness in AI algorithms
 AI in cybersecurity; threats and countermeasures

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Activities

Activity1 – Project Proposal

Project Proposal should cover the following areas.

1. Definition of research problem or question.

2. Provide a literature review giving the background and conceptualisation of the proposed area
of study. (This would provide existing knowledge and benchmarks by which the data can be
judged)
3. Clearly defined research objectives, questions or hypotheses supported by the reviewed
literature.
4. Critical evaluation of the research process /different research methodologies that can be
applied to computing research project by demonstrating an understanding of the pitfalls,
ethical issues, and limitations. choose a suitable research methodology and justify the selection
based on theoretical/philosophical frameworks.

Activity 2 – Conducting the research and producing the final research paper
The Learner requires to produce a detailed research project report covering following areas

 Conduct primary and secondary research using appropriate methods for a computing
research project that considers costs, access and ethical issues.
 Carry out your research and apply appropriate analytical tools to analyse research findings
and data.
 Draw conclusion based on the research findings.
 Communicate the outcomes of your research project to the identified audience. Analyze
and discuss merits, limitations and pitfalls experienced in research methodologies and
data collections methods applied considering to which extent the project objectives
were met.
 Evaluate the project outcomes to suggest justified recommended actions leading to
future improvements and future research consideration.
 Reflect on the success of your research project and your performance at the end of the
project by evaluating the research process followed and the methodologies applied.
Consider alternative research methodologies and lessons learnt in view of the project
outcomes.

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 Activity 3 – formal Presentation on Research findings

Communicate the findings of your research project to identified stakeholders in a 10–15-minute

formal presentation. The presentation should cover,

A brief introduction to the research area, objectives, hypotheses/research questions.

Analysis of the research and data collection methodologies followed.
A summary of the research findings
Conclusion and summary of the recommended actions
Future improvements and research considerations.

Recommended resources

Textbooks
Cornford, T., Smithson S. (2005) Project Research in Information Systems:
A Student’s
Guide. Paperback. Palgrave Macmillan.
Costley, C., Elliott, G. and Gibbs, P. (2010) Doing Work Based Research:
Approaches to
Enquiry for Insider-researchers. London: SAGE.
Fink, A. (2020) Conducting Research Literature Reviews: From the
Internet to Paper.
5th edn. Sage Publications Inc.
Flick, U. (2020) Introducing Research Methodology: A Beginner’s Guide to
Doing a Research
Project. London: Sage Publications Ltd.
Gray, D.E. (2009) Doing Research in the Real World. 2nd edn. London:
SAGE.
Saunders, M., Lewis, P. and Thornhill, A. (2012) Research Methods for
Business Students.
6th edn. Harlow: Pearson.
Wellington, J. (2000) Educational Research: Contemporary Issues and
Practical
Approaches. Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.

Journals
International Journal of Quantitative and Qualitative Research
Qualitative Research

Links
This unit links to the following related units:
Unit 3: Professional Practice
Unit 6: Planning a Computing Project (Pearson-set)
Unit 7: Software Development Lifecycles.

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 Appendix 1 – Project proposal
template
Research Proposal Form
Student Name
Student number Date

Centre Name
Unit
Tutor
Proposed title

Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities

Title or working title of research project (in the form of a question, objective or hypothesis): Research
project objectives (e.g. what is the question you want to answer? What do you want to learn how to
do? What do you want to find out?): Introduction, Objective, Sub Objective(s), Research Questions
and/or Hypothesis

Section Two: Reasons for choosing this research project

Reasons for choosing the project (e.g. links to other subjects you are studying, personal interest,
future plans, knowledge/skills you want to improve, why the topic is important): Motivation,
Research gap

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Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support your objective, Sub Objective,
research question and/or hypothesis: Can include the Conceptual Framework

Section Four: Activities and timescales

Activities to be carried out during the research project (e.g. research,
development, analysis of ideas, writing, data collection, numerical analysis,
tutor meetings, production of final outcome, evaluation, writing the report)
and How long this will take:
Milestone Propose completion
data

Section Five: Research approach and methodologies

Type of research approach and methodologies you are likely to use, and
reasons for your choice: What your areas of research will cover: Research
Onion; Sample Strategy/Method; Sample Size

Comments and agreement from tutor

Comments
(optional):
I confirm that the project is not work which has been or will be submitted for
another qualification and is appropriate.

AgreedYes No Name Date

Comments and agreement from project proposal checker (if applicable)

Comments

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(optional):
I confirm that the project is appropriate.

AgreedYes No Name Date

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Research Ethics Approval Form
All students conducting research activity that involves human participants or the use of data
collected from human participants are required to gain ethical approval before commencing
their research. Please answer all relevant questions and note that your form may be
returned if incomplete.
Section 1: Basic Details
Project title:
Student name:
Student ID number:
Programme:
School:
Intended research start date:
Intended research end date:
Section 2: Project Summary
Please select all research methods that you plan to use as part of your project
 Interviews:
 Questionnaires:
 Observations:
 Use of Personal Records:
 Data Analysis:
 Action Research:
 Focus Groups:
 Other (please specify): ................................................................
Section 3: Participants
Please answer the following questions, giving full details where necessary.
Will your research involve human participants?

Who are the participants? Tick all that apply:

Age 12-16 Young People aged 17–18 Adults
How will participants be recruited (identified and approached)?

Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are doing:

Studies involving questionnaires:

Will participants be given the option of omitting questions they do not wish to answer?

Yes No
If “NO” please explain why below and ensure that you cover any ethical issues arising from this.

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Confirm whether participants will be asked for their informed consent to be

observed.

Yes No
Will you debrief participants at the end of their participation (i.e. give them a
brief explanation of the study)?

Yes No
Will participants be given information about the findings of your study? (This
could be a brief summary of your findings in general)

Yes No

Section 4: Data Storage and Security

Confirm that all personal data will be stored and processed in compliance
with the Data Protection Act (1998)
Yes No
Who will have access to the data and personal information?

During the research:

Where will the data be stored?

Will mobile devices such as USB storage and laptops be used?

Yes No
If “YES”, please provide further details:
After the research:

Where will the data be stored?

How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format?

Will data be kept for use by other researchers?

Yes No
If “YES”, please provide further details:

Section 5: Ethical Issues

Are there any particular features of your proposed work which may raise
ethical concerns? If so, please outline how you will deal with these:

Section 6: Declaration

I have read, understood and will abide by the institution’s Research and
Ethics Policy:

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 Yes No
I have discussed the ethical issues relating to my
research with my Unit Tutor:
Yes No
I confirm that to the best of my knowledge:
The above information is correct and that this is a full description of the
ethics issues that may arise in the course of my research.

Name:

Date:

Please submit your completed form to: ESOFT Learning Management

System (ELMS)

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 THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL
<YOUR TITLE>.

By

Adam Lashan
E181688

Research Proposal Submitted in accordance with the requirements for the

COMPUTING RESEARCH PROJECT MODULE OF
PEARSON’S HND IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
PROGRAMME
at the
ESOFT METRO CAMPUS

Name of research Tutor: <Mr. Rasika Herath>

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I would like to express my special thanks of gratitude to all the individuals, and I like to
extend my thanks to all of them. Specially to our CRP lecture Mr Rasika Herath for giving us
motivation and providing us all the requirements and the information that we needed to
complete our research proposal and helped me in completion of this research proposal
without any barriers

Thank you.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGMENT.............................................................................................................i
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY........................................................................................................ii
CONTENTS..............................................................................................................................iii
LIST OF TABLES.....................................................................................................................v
LIST OF FIGURES...................................................................................................................vi
INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................1
1.1. Introduction.................................................................................................................1
1.2. Purpose of research......................................................................................................1
1.3. Significance of the Research.......................................................................................1
1.4. Research objectives.....................................................................................................1
1.5. Research Sub objectives..............................................................................................1
1.6. Research questions......................................................................................................1
1.7. Hypothesis...................................................................................................................1
LITERATURE REVIEW...........................................................................................................2
2.1. Literature Review........................................................................................................2
2.2. Conceptual framework................................................................................................2
METHODOLOGY.....................................................................................................................3
3.1. Research philosophy....................................................................................................3
3.2. Research approach.......................................................................................................3
3.3. Research strategy.........................................................................................................3
3.4. Research Choice..........................................................................................................3
3.5. Time frame..................................................................................................................3
3.6. Data collection procedures..........................................................................................3
3.6.1. Type of Data.........................................................................................................3
3.6.2. Data Collection Method.......................................................................................3
3.6.3. Data Collection and Analyze Tools.....................................................................3
3.7. Sampling......................................................................................................................3
3.7.1. Sampling Strategy................................................................................................3
3.7.2. Sample Size..........................................................................................................3
3.8. The selection of participants........................................................................................3
REFERENCES...........................................................................................................................4

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LIST OF TABLES

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LIST OF FIGURES

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 INTRODUCTION

1.1. Introduction

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly become a important technology in many different
industries, changing businesses functions, make decisions, and interact with customers. AI
models are rapidly being used for jobs that were previously only left for humans, such automated
Hiring system, financial predictions, and healthcare diagnostics but, issues over fairness,
transparency, and ethical implications have significantly increased as these system become more
ingrained in daily decision making.

Algorithmic bias, in which AI models act unfairly or generate incorrect outcomes as the results
of biased training data or poor design, is an important issue facing the creation and application
of Artificial intelligence. Particularly when used in sensitive fields like criminal justice,
employment, financing, and identification of faces, these biases can have serious repercussions.
Unfair results and lead to ethical and legal issues for companies, reduce public trust, and improve
Already-existing gaps in society.

This project aims to study how much bias effects AI system, analyse current mitigation
techniques, and determine how fairness may be verified knowing and solving these issues is
necessary for both ethical AI development and ensuring that AI system helps everyone equally.
The aim of the project is to find practical ideas and solution to encourage fair, open, and
responsible AI

1.2. Purpose of research

The purpose of the research is to study the implications of bias in AI algorithms and to explore
tactics that advance fairness in AI system. Making sure the system operate fairness and without
bias has become important because of AI grows to effect decision-making in important
companies like healthcare, banking, criminal justice, and hiring.
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The research aims to:

 Analyze algorithmic bias’s main casus, such as imbalanced learning data and model
design errors
 Analyze the efficacy of current mitigation tactics and fairness out comes
 Providing comprehensive understandings of how the bias can have effect in individuals
and groups, especially underprivileged groups
 Contributing actions insights and recommendation for the AI programmers,
policymakers, and industries to adopt more ethical and inclusive AI learnings.

By studying both the technical and ethical dimensions of bias in AI, this research seeks to
support the development of trustworthy and socially responsible AI system that is safely
included in high-impact settings.

1.3. Significance of the Research

The research is important because it could have an effect to the creation, assessment, and use of
AI in real life situations. Biased programs may end up in a systemic bias, reduced trust, legal
issues, and harm to people specially people who are week or poor groups because of AI
becoming more useful for the society
By shedding light to this sources and consequence of algorithmic bias, the research can help to
fill the gap between ethical responsibility and technical innovations. This will contribute more
understanding of fairness in AI and support the development of best practices for the bias
mitigation.

The information that we could gather from this study:

 Regulators and Policy makers, legislations and crafting guideline for ethical AI use.
 Engineers and Developers, detecting and reducing bias by implementing technical
solutions.
 Industry leaders and Organizations, adopting responsible AI studies and building more
inclusive AI technologies.
 Researchers and Academics, studying AI ethics and fairness by offering foundations.

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1.4. Research objectives

This research is to explore and address issues of the bias and fairness in AI system. The main
object of the study is to:
1. Finding the common types and sources of the bias which effects the AI algorithms during
training and deployment.
2. Evaluate and investigate the fairness metrics that are used in quantify and detect bias in
AI technologies.
3. Investigating the existing bias mitigation methods and assessing their effectiveness in
different AI applications.
4. Exploring the legal, ethical, and social implications of biased AI technologies on people
and communities
5. Developing practical recommendations for AI programmers, policymakers, and
industries to implement fair and responsible AI studies
6.
These are the object that will guide this research towards producing technical insights and ethical
guidance to improve AI fairness

1.5. Research Sub objectives

The following sub-objectives will guide the direction of the study:

1. Analysing the case study where AI bias has had a measurable real-world consequence.
2. Comparing different fairness metrics (e.g. demographic parity, equalized odds, disparate
impact) and assess their suitability for a variety of fields .
3. Reviewing open-source AI models and datasets to investigate patterns or evidence of
embedded bias.
4. Conducting interviews or surveys with AI users to gather information about current bias
mitigation techniques.
5. Assessing legal and regulatory frameworks related to AI fairness across different sectors
and regions.
6. Propose a check list or framework that industries can use to assess and reduce bias during
AI technology development and deployments.

These are the sub-objectives that can help to break down the research to manageable activities
and ensure comprehensive coverage of the technical and ethical dimensions.

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1.6. Research questions

These are the following key question that will guide the research:
1. The primary sources of bias in AI algorithms, and how are they manifest in the practical
uses?
2. Using the existing metrics and evaluation techniques how can fairness in AI technologies
can be measured?
3. What are the tactics and tools that are available to mitigate bias in AI, and how will it be
effect across the different contexts?
4. What societal and ethical implications emerge from the deployment of biased AI
technologies?
5. How can the industries and policymakers promote fairness and responsibility in the
creation and application of AI?
These are the questions design to investigate both theoretical and practical dimensions of bias
and fairness in AI, forming the foundation of the project investigate.

1.7. Hypothesis

The following central hypothesis which the research is based on:

“If AI algorithms are trained on biased or datasets that are not representative, then the out
coming models will be create discriminatory or unfair results; but the application of
appropriate fairness metrics and bias mitigation methods that can mostly reduce the effect
and improve the ethical reliability of AI technologies”

This hypothesis will be tested through the analysis of AI models, datasets, fairness metrics, and
mitigation tactics, supported by both qualitative insights and quantitative evaluation from
practical case studies and expert opinions.

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LITERATURE REVIEW

1.8. Literature Review

1.9. Conceptual framework

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METHODOLOGY

1.10. Research philosophy

1.11. Research approach

1.12. Research strategy

1.13. Research Choice

1.14. Time frame

1.15. Data collection procedures

1.1.1. Type of Data

1.1.2. Data Collection Method

1.1.3. Data Collection and Analyze Tools

1.16. Sampling

1.1.4. Sampling Strategy

1.1.5. Sample Size

1.17. The selection of participants

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REFERENCES

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Appendix 2 – Research paper template

<Title of the research.>

By
<Name>
<Pearson ID>

Submitted in accordance with the requirements for the

COMPUTING RESEARCH PROJECT MODULE OF PEARSON’S HND
IN < YOUR STREAM> PROGRAMME
at the
ESOFT METRO CAMPUS

Name of research Tutor: <Tutor’s Name>

<Date>

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DECLARATION

Name of Research Candidate:

Pearson Registration Number:
Programme Name:
Research Title:
Field of Study:
I do solemnly and sincerely declare that:
i. I’m the sole author of this study
ii. This work is original
iii. In case of any use if any information from other sources references of copyright with its
ownership have been acknowledged in this document
iv. I do not have any actual knowledge nor do I ought reasonably to know that the making of
the work constitutes an infringement of any copyright work
v. I know that plagiarism is a punishable offence because it constitutes theft, I understand
the plagiarism and copying policy of the Edexcel UK, I know what the consequences will
be if I plagiaries or copy another’s work in this research for this program.

Candidate Signature: Date:

Subscribed and solemnly declared before,

Supervisor’s Name:

Designation:

Supervisor’s Signature: Date:

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

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ABSTRACT

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CONTENTS
DECLARATION..........................................................................................................................................i
ACKNOWLEDGMENT.............................................................................................................................ii
ABSTRACT...............................................................................................................................................iii
CONTENTS...............................................................................................................................................iv
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS.....................................................................................................................vi
A LIST OF TABLES.................................................................................................................................vii
LIST OF FIGURES..................................................................................................................................viii
CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................1
1.1. Introduction.................................................................................................................................1
1.2. Purpose of research......................................................................................................................1
1.3. Significance of the Research........................................................................................................1
1.4. Research objectives.....................................................................................................................1
1.5. Research Sub objectives..............................................................................................................1
1.6. Research questions......................................................................................................................1
1.7. Hypothesis...................................................................................................................................1
1.8. Thesis structure............................................................................................................................1
CHAPTER 1 - Introduction................................................................................................... 1
CHAPTER 2 - Literature Review.......................................................................................... 1
CHAPTER 3 - Methodology..................................................................................................1
CHAPTER 4 - Presentation of Results...................................................................................2
CHAPTER 5 - Conclusions and Recommendations...............................................................2
CHAPTER 2 - LITERATURE REVIEW....................................................................................................3
2.1. Literature Review........................................................................................................................3
2.2. Conceptual framework.................................................................................................................3
CHAPTER 3 - METHODOLOGY..............................................................................................................4
3.1. Research philosophy....................................................................................................................4
3.2. Research approach.......................................................................................................................4
3.3. Research strategy.........................................................................................................................4
3.4. Research Choice..........................................................................................................................4
3.5. Time frame..................................................................................................................................4
3.6. Data collection procedures...........................................................................................................4
3.6.1. Type of Data............................................................................................................ 4
3.6.2. Data Collection Method...........................................................................................4
3.6.3. Data Collection and Analyze Tools..........................................................................4

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3.6.4. Questionnaire structure............................................................................................4

3.6.5. Data Storage................................................................................................................................5
3.7. Target population and sampling...................................................................................................5
3.7.1. Sampling Strategy....................................................................................................5
3.7.2. Sample Size..............................................................................................................5
3.8. The selection of participants........................................................................................................5
3.9. Reliability, Validity, and Generalizability...................................................................................5
3.10. Ethical issues of the research study..............................................................................................5
CHAPTER 4 - PRESENTATION OF RESULTS.......................................................................................6
4.1. Demographic Analysis.................................................................................................................6
4.2. Correlation Analysis....................................................................................................................6
4.2.1. RO2 / SO1................................................................................................................6
4.2.2. RO3 / SO2................................................................................................................6
4.2.3. RO4 / SO3................................................................................................................6
4.3. Regression Analysis.....................................................................................................................6
4.3.1. RO1 / Main Objective..............................................................................................6
4.3.2. RO2 / SO1................................................................................................................6
4.3.3. RO3 / SO2................................................................................................................6
4.3.4. RO4 / SO3................................................................................................................6
CHAPTER 5 - CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS..............................................................7
5.1. Conclusion...................................................................................................................................7
5.1.1. RO1..........................................................................................................................7
5.1.2. RO2..........................................................................................................................7
5.1.3. RO3..........................................................................................................................7
5.1.4. RO4..........................................................................................................................7
5.2. Recommendations.......................................................................................................................7
5.3. Limitations...................................................................................................................................7
5.4. Future Improvements...................................................................................................................8
5.5. Personnel Reflection....................................................................................................................8
5.5.1. Benefits for the researcher....................................................................................... 8
5.5.2. Benefits for the Industry/organization......................................................................8
Referencing.................................................................................................................................................9
Annexures.................................................................................................................................................10
Annexures A: Glossary of Terms..........................................................................................................10
Annexures B: Sample SPSS Charts/ Table............................................................................................11
Annexures C: Feedback Form / Question list........................................................................................12

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Annexures D: Sample Feedback sheets.................................................................................................13

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

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A LIST OF TABLES

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LIST OF FIGURES

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CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION
1.18. Introduction

1.19. Purpose of research

1.20. Significance of the Research

1.21. Research objectives

1.22. Research Sub objectives

1.23. Research questions

1.24. Hypothesis

1.25. Thesis structure

CHAPTER 1 - Introduction

CHAPTER 2 - Literature Review

CHAPTER 3 - Methodology

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CHAPTER 4 - Presentation of Results

CHAPTER 5 - Conclusions and Recommendations

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CHAPTER 2 - LITERATURE REVIEW

1.26. Literature Review

1.27. Conceptual framework

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CHAPTER 3 - METHODOLOGY
1.28. Research philosophy

1.29. Research approach

1.30. Research strategy

1.31. Research Choice

1.32. Time frame

1.33. Data collection procedures

1.33.1. Type of Data

1.33.2. Data Collection Method

1.33.3. Data Collection and Analyze Tools

1.33.4. Questionnaire structure

Variable Indicators Measurement Mean STD. Median

Deviation
IV 1/ SO1 Question 1 Questioner

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

IV 2/ SO2 Question 1 Questioner

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

IV 3/ SO3 Question 1 Questioner

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

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DV Question 1 Questioner
Question 2
Question 3
Question 4

1.33.5. Data Storage

1.34. Target population and sampling

1.34.1. Sampling Strategy

1.34.2. Sample Size

1.35. The selection of participants

1.36. Reliability, Validity, and Generalizability

1.37. Ethical issues of the research study

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CHAPTER 4 - PRESENTATION OF RESULTS

1.38. Demographic Analysis

1.39. Correlation Analysis

1.39.1. RO2 / SO1

1.39.2. RO3 / SO2

1.39.3. RO4 / SO3

1.40. Regression Analysis

1.40.1. RO1 / Main Objective

1.40.2. RO2 / SO1

1.40.3. RO3 / SO2

1.40.4. RO4 / SO3

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CHAPTER 5 - CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

1.41. Conclusion
1.41.1. RO1

Regression:

1.41.2. RO2

Correlation:

Regression:

1.41.3. RO3

Correlation:

Regression:

1.41.4. RO4

Correlation:

Regression:

1.42. Recommendations

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1.43. Limitations

1.44. Future Improvements

1.45. Personnel Reflection

1.45.1. Benefits for the researcher

1.45.2. Benefits for the Industry/organization

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Referencing

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Annexures

Annexures A: Glossary of Terms

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Annexures B: Sample SPSS Charts/ Table

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Annexures C: Feedback Form / Question list

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Annexures D: Sample Feedback sheets

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