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CAPE 02169032/MS SPEC 2016
CAPE 02269032/MS SPEC 2016

FINANCIAL SERVICES STUDIES
UNITS 1 AND 2 - PAPER 032

MARK SCHEME

Question 3.

ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSION

(a) Analysis of data

Brief explanation of candidate’s choice of technique to present and
analyse quantitative and qualitative data: frequencies, percentages,
pie charts, bar charts or graphs and description, and correlation,
explanation or interpretation, respectively.

For presentation of Data and Analysis of Data

Correct, clear and complete explanation of how the data will be presented

and analyzed 3 marks for each area

Satisfactory explanation of presentation and analysis

2 marks for each area

Limited explanation of presentation and analysis

1 mark for each area

[6 marks]

(b) Discussion and Conclusion [2 marks]

(i) Describe ONE of the possible findings 2 marks
1 mark
Clear description
Imprecise statements [2 marks]

(ii)Describe ONE of the possible recommendations 2 marks
1 mark
Clear description
Imprecise statements

(iii) State TWO factors that can affect validity [2 marks]

For each correct factor 1 mark

Any two: accuracy of and authenticity of data or data sources;
research instruments (reliability); researcher bias; sampling
method.

(c) Significance (importance/usefulness) of the research

Clear and complete explanation [3 marks]
Explanation is adequate/partially clear and complete 2 marks
Limited/sketchy/unclear explanation of significance 1 mark

Any one of the following: addition to current knowledge; providing
baseline information; explaining an issue; describing an issue;
informing policy or for decision making.