What is this lesson about?
The lesson is a basic introduction on foresight research methodology. The first part deals with methodological assumptions of foresight studies. In the second part of lessson the idea of “foresight diamond” is introduced. The spatial location of research methods in the “diamond” is presented in terms of the core type of knowledge source (based on creativity, expertise, interaction or evidence) and type of technique: qualitative, semi-quantitative, and quantitative.
Who is it for?
This lesson is intended for novices in the field of designing futures studies methodology who want to explore foresight concepts by uderstanding the idea of research method specific to future-oriented research.
How will you benefit from taking this lesson?
You will receive the basic knowledge to understand how to organize foresight research process. You will get an informations about most popular foresight methods and instructions how to classify and combine them. You get a better understanding of what sources of knowledge can you reach using the given method.
Competences addressed in the lesson:
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Analyzing data or information