Rasdaman Questionnaire
Jacobs University, 2010-oct-26
This questionnaire on the classes you had about rasdaman is important for the future planning of offerings on the subject. It will also be used as a basis for a scientific paper. Thank you for your collaboration!

Please answer all the questions. In doubt, answer “I have no opinion about this subject”. Always answer in the space below the question. You can write as much as you want.  

1.	This kind of use of databases and DBMSs was new to you, or had you already seen something similar? If not new, please explain.  
O New
O Not new, it reminds me of:   ____________________________________

2.	Were the classes on rasdaman useful in your training? Give an example of what you learnt towards this goal.  
O Yes, useful 
O No, not useful

I have learnt:   ______________________________________________ 

3.	What were the highlights of the classes? And the main shortcomings?
Highlights:
    1  _____________________________ 
2   _____________________________
    3   _____________________________

Shortcomings:
    1   _____________________________
2   _____________________________
    3   _____________________________

4.	Were there some topics that you think should have been covered?
O all relevant topics covered
O I missed these topics:   _______________________________________

5.	Was the time allotted to cover the material adequate (2 classes – approximately 2.5 hours)? If not, how many hours would you recommend? [Why]
O   adequate
O   too long
O   too short

 recommended hours (please give your reason): ______________________

6.	Was the number and type of classes adequate (1 theoretical class, 1 hands-on class)? If not, what would you recommend? [Why]
O just right
O not adequate, I suggest:   _______________________________________

7.	Was the material used appropriate (PDF slides)? If not, what else should have been provided?
O material was appropriate
O material was insufficient, I missed:   ______________________________

8.	Do you think the material of these classes could also be presented in other courses? If yes, give an example.
O No, not suitable for any other course
O Yes, could be presented in:   ____________________________________

9.	Would you recommend we give these classes for the next offerings of the database course? [Why]
O Yes, because:   _______________________________________________
O No, because:    _______________________________________________

10.	In an interval from 1 (minimum) to 5 (maximum), which grade would you assign to the rasdaman classes, considering the entire experiment (content, methodology, material)?

11.	Would you like to participate in other activities using the same software?
O Yes
O No 

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