The feedback cards asked participants to rank various aspects of SkeptiCamp Winnipeg from 1–5. Of the roughly thirty participants, we received eight completed cards. I've summarised the results below, including numeric mean and median scores and a verbal interpretation of the median (my preferred form of average, as it is resistant to outliers, and also the second most likely—behind mode—to be an integer).
Please bear in mind that our sample is self-selected.
How was the conference as a whole? | Mean | Median | Verbal |
Did you enjoy yourself? | 5 | 5 | Yes |
Did you learn anything? | 4.75 | 5 | Yes |
Were the breaks adequate? | 3 | 3 | Maybe |
Was the conference too long? | 2 | 2 | Not Really |
Were you able to participate? | 4.63 | 5 | Yes |
Would you attend in the future? | 5 | 5 | Yes |
Would you recommend SkeptiCamp? | 4.88 | 5 | Yes |
How was the venue? | Mean | Median | Verbal |
Was it comfortable? | 4.5 | 4.5 | Mostly |
Was it clean? | 4.88 | 5 | Yes |
Was it large enough? | 3.38 | 3 | Maybe |
How were the presentations? | Mean | Median | Verbal |
Were the talks interesting? | 4.88 | 5 | Yes |
Did they encourage discussion? | 4.63 | 5 | Yes |
Were the topics varied? | 4.88 | 5 | Yes |
Were the talks easy to follow? | 4.63 | 5 | Yes |
Was the atmosphere friendly? | 5 | 5 | Yes |
Would you consider presenting? | 5 | 5 | Yes |
What was your favourite topic?
Nutritional Facts and Fallacies
The Ethics of Belief
The Ethics of Belief
Why Vaccinations are So Important
Homosexuality and the LDS Church
Homosexuality and the LDS Church
What topic do you wish had been covered?
The Bible/Creationism
Deciphering Media
Do you have any complaints, suggestions, or other feedback?
"More, possibly shorter breaks to stand and stretch."
"Thank you!"
"Parking was an issue. Thank you for organizing!"
"No complaints. This was wonderful. Thanks."
"Themes which would tie together presentation."
"Wonderful! I love to learn and I learned a lot. Thanks!"
It looks like it was a clear success then.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry I missed it! Looking forward to seeing the videos when they're posted. Do the Winnipeg Skeptics have a YouTube channel?
ReplyDeleteNot as of yet, no. Scott, our resident media wizard, posted the promo on his YouTube channel. I'd imagine we'll get a channel set up for this, and I'll be sure to post the videos here as Scott finishes editing them.
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