This week we read texts about quantitative studies and the advantages and disadvantages that come along. As I sad before, I must admit that I did not learned very much about quantitative methods by reading them, since much of the content is already known and I have encountered it in previous courses. But in the same time, I think that it is useful to read about different surveys to see how methods are implemented in different ways.
During this seminar we were divided into groups to discuss the differences by using quantitative versus qualitative methods, focusing mainly on quantitative. Also, the seminar was formed as a competition between the different groups, which I think is a perfect way of learning and also getting everyone active. In this way all the groups were engaged in the discussions and had to listen to each others. Smart!
After this theme I think the use of quantitative methods is more complicated than I thought. I do not mean that it is more difficult, but I think that there are several ways of designing and performing your survey to take into account. This knowledge can then maximize the outcome of your quantitative method.
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SvaraRaderaI really liked the structure of this seminar aswell. It sure made everyone more enganged and the whole "seminar-environment" became more relaxed too. Though I had some knowledge within this subject since earlier, I still got some new knowledge/other perspectives that I will take to heart. I have during several courses heard different opinions of how to construct e.g. a survey or the best way to perform a quantitative method and so on. And therefore it becomes more complicated because there are more variables that you have to have in mind. Great job! /Hannah
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SvaraRaderaI also liked this seminar as it was more like a game. I agree with you that this seminar enabled everyone to be alert and think about different questions more deeply and listen to others attentively. I already have knowledge about quantitative methods from previous courses even I have used this kind of surveys in some projects. I would say it's an easier way to capture large number of people in less time. And off course it becomes more complex when you study about more methods and then start comparing them in mind.
Good job!