Theme 4, Reflections after

   During this week we have studied the qualitative research method. Under this theme I have read the following articles "Studying Change Dynamics Using Qualitative Methods" by Barbara Gray, Inger Stensaker and Karen Jansen, and ”Comics, Robots, Fashion and Programming: outlining the concept of actDresses” by Fernaeus, Y. & Jacobsson. In the last ten years the interest to researches with the help of qualitative methods and their organization has been increased. New research opportunities take place.

   For example, the analytical analysis on this topic shows how qualitatively assessment of the comics and fashion in the physical signs of the robots impact on humans and other robots. Description of the behaviour in the form of comics and forms include an infinite number of variations and options The virtual comics’ hand-language are a form of cultural expression. The semiotics of fashion and comics can operate as inspiration for the physical language design. They become a code key for digital devices. In this analytical study the enquiry with the help of qualitative research methods is carried out. Factors are analysed and conclusions are logically explained.

   At the lecture the use of principle of qualitative research was demonstrated. There was observed Research Grant Activity 120 online discussion to create a model for online learning, teaching, cognitive and social presence. There was interesting information about face-to-face learning and online learning. Feelings and reflections are important part of description of the face-to- face and Internet learning. Several years ago nobody trusted Internet and it was difficult to argue for it. But now Internet has changed the way we do research and learning objectives.

   Qualitative research consists of continuous process, deductive method, specific instances, inductive method and general principles of logic. The validity plus reliability give the best result in the qualitative research. Epistemology consists of groups for answers to the questions, “What are necessary and sufficient conditions of knowledge?”, “What are the sources?”, “What is its structure? “ as well as “What are its limits?”.

  At the seminar we learned the Reporting Services (SRSS). These services reports and report models receive data from external data sources. The report server connects to the server where the data reside. Data from these servers are used for analysis and getting new data. “Analysis” is a key in this program we learned to use. The program process and analyse the data until the program begins to use them. One of the main objectives of SRSS is collection and analysis of statistical data.