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RSE4801 Assignment 2 Memo | Due 3 July 2025. All questions fully answered. Section A: Short Answer Questions 1. Define what ‘context’ means in research. (2) 2. Based on the literature you have read, explain in some detail why understanding ‘context’ in research is important. (8) 3. Discuss how does understanding context in research improve the validity and reliability and/or trustworthiness of the research findings? (8) 4. Give examples of how historical, socio-economic, political and cultural contexts can influence the interpretation of research findings. (10) 5. Explain in some detail why might a research study conducted in an urban context not be directly applicable to a rural context? (12) Total marks: 40 Section B: Essay Question 6. “Contexts are not just background factors but fundamental elements that inform and shape the entire research process.” In 1600 – 2000 words, critically discuss how various contexts continuously inform and shape how researchers conceptualise and develop their research questions, theoretical frameworks, literature review, research design, data collection, and interpretation of findings. Total marks: 60
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