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Chapter 03: Define
             Designing the approach- Interviews  & Surveys
    The Quantitative data was collected through surveys which were
    created in MS Word, hosted on MS Forms, and circulated via emails
    and social media platforms like WhatsApp, Meta, Instagram and
    iMessage. This survey consisted of fourteen carefully written
    questions which were intended to gain an understanding of how
             56 QUANTITATIVE SURVEYS  PEOPLE INTERVIEWED
    knowledgeable the general public was of SAD and its symptoms, to
                   2 S.A.D PATIENTS
    capture the intricate and nuanced perspective of respondents the
             6 QUALITATIVE INTERVIEWS  DOCTOR
                   INTERIOR LIGHTING DESIGNER
    numerical data obtained was statically analysed for insights.
              1 FIELD OBSERVATION  UNIVERSITY COUNCELLOR
    Qualitative data was collected via semi-structured interviews,
                   STUDENT  SERVICES OFFICE
    involving two SAD patients, one lighting designer, one doctor, a
    student services office representative and a university counsellor.
    These interviews provided valuable insights which were essential to   Learnings from Sur
    the project. The blend of both streams of data was pivotal in   The survey examined part
    enriching the project, as it allowed for a more holistic approach in   attitudes towards
  Research and Design Project
    understanding of the research question. The surveys offered breadth  demographic distrib
    of information, lending to established trends and generalisations,   impact of seasonal
    while the interviews offered depth and context, unearthing underlying  mitigation method
    reasons, opinions and motivations. The combination of these data   potential concerns, p
    streams enhanced the validity and reliability of the research findings,  rhythm-supportin
    thereby ensuring a comprehensive and thorough exploration of the
             user-centric design solutions for SAD. What design solutions can be
    research questions.  developed to meet the specific needs of individuals with SAD?
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