For my research topic, a qualitative approach could still be helpful, but I think a quantitative approach is more suitable for my current study. My topic ...
For my research topic, a qualitative approach could still be helpful, but I think a quantitative approach is more suitable for my current study. My topic focuses on the impact of inbound short-term international exchange activities on HUFLIT students’ perceived English speaking fluency. Since I want to measure students’ perceptions and compare patterns across a larger number of participants, using a questionnaire is more practical and appropriate.
A qualitative approach, such as interviews, could provide deeper explanations about students’ feelings and personal experiences. For example, it could show why some students feel more fluent after joining exchange activities. However, for this project, my main goal is to collect responses from many students and identify general trends, so I prefer to use only a questionnaire.
At this stage, I do not plan to use qualitative methods or mixed methods. I think a survey-based quantitative design is enough to answer my research questions, especially because it allows me to measure perceived fluency and the perceived impact of exchange activities in a clear and organized way. For my current study, the questionnaire is the most suitable tool.