Substantial Interest in Using Quantitative Research Methods with Children
Over 150 delegates turned up to the Great Hall in Queen's University to learn about 'Getting Started Using Quantitative Research Methods with Children and Young People.'
The aim of this half-day event was to provide a basic introduction to the issues involved in this type of research. Topics included quantitative research designs, developing surveys and basic statistical analysis. Each presentation provided a basic introduction to the concept, and, using an example from an applied research project with children and young people, the methods were critically evaluated using the advantages and disadvantages of the approach.
This event was targeted at qualitative researchers who are conducting research with children and young people but who have not used quantitative methods before; quantitative researchers who were interested in finding out more about the special issues involved in carrying out research within child populations and researchers working in children’s and young people’s services.
This event was organised by the Queen's University Special Interest group on Quantitative Research Methods with Children and Young People. This group is jointly suppported by the Improving Children's Lives initiative and Research Forum for the Child. Dr Liam O'Hare acting Chair of the special interst group said "There was huge response to this event pointing towards the keen interest in quantitative methods across the children's sector. The event evaluations also suggested that the material, delivered by a number of the researchers working within the Improving Children's Lives Initiative, was very accessible."
For more information on this Event please contact
Dr Nuala Livingstone, Research Fellow (Systematic Reviews) .
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