Plan Making

Question 1

3 Parts of the Plan Making Process

Answer 1

1) Goals & Visions
2) Analysis of Current Problems
3) Creation & Evaluation of Alternatives

Question 2

Survey

Answer 2

A research method that allows one to collect data on a topic that cannot be directly observed - like opinions

Question 3

Population of interest for a survey

Answer 3

Sampling Frame

Question 4

Cross Sectional Survey

Answer 4

Gathers info about a population at a single point in time - how do you feel about the park as of today?

Question 5

Longitudinal Survey

Answer 5

Conducted over a period of time - like satisfaction surveys conducted every few years

Question 6

Written Surveys

Answer 6

• Popular for broad audiences
• Low cost, convenient
• 20% response rate
• Requires english/literacy

Question 7

Group Administered Surveys

Answer 7

• Specific population targeted
• High and quick response rate
• Can be hard to organize
• Example of surveying about parks/rec after a program

Question 8

Drop-off Survey

Answer 8

• Survey is dropped off at homes/biz
• Higher response rates b/c personal contact may help
• Expensive due to distributing the survey
• Sample is smaller than mail survey

Question 9

Oral Survey

Answer 9

In person or on the phone

Question 10

Phone Survey

Answer 10

• Good for y/n questions
• Response rate varies and declining
• More expensive than mail or online
• Can lead to bias
• Long q/multiple choice are tough

Question 11

Online Survey

Answer 11

• Popular
• Inexpensive
• Higher response rate than written sruveys
• Can’t reach folks without internet

Question 12

Survey Design Points

Answer 12

Make all questions clear (don’t use technical jargon).
Make sure each question only asks about one issue.
Make questions as short as possible.
Avoid negative items as they can confuse respondents.
Avoid biased items and terms.
Use a consistent response method, such as a scale of 1 to 7 or yes/no.
Sequence questions from general to specific.
Make the questions as easy to answer as possible.
Define any unique or unusual terms. For example, when you are conducting a survey about open space zoning be sure to define what the term means.

Question 13

Sample Design

Answer 13

Sample should represent the population where info is being gathered.

Question 14

Probability Sampling

Answer 14

There is a direct math relation between sample and population - precise conclusions can be drawn

Question 15

Non-probability sampling

Answer 15

a sampling technique where the odds of any member being selected for a sample cannot be calculated.

Question 16

Examples of Probability Sampling

Answer 16

Random
Systematic
Stratified
Cluster

Question 17

Examples of non-probability sampling

Answer 17

Convenience
Snowball
Volunteer
Volunteered Geographic Information

Question 18

Sampling where special group are targeted

Answer 18

Systematic, Stratified, Cluster

Question 19

Stratified Sampling

Answer 19

Pop is divided into groups/classes, and a proportional sample is drawn from each class

Question 20

Cluster Sampling

Answer 20

a form of stratified sampling where a specific target group out of the general pop is chosen

Question 21

Convenience sample

Answer 21

readily available individuals are chosen

Question 22

Snowball sample

Answer 22

One participant suggests other participants

Question 23

Volunteer sample

Answer 23

Self selected respondents

Question 24

Volunteered Geographic Information

Answer 24

Volunteer sample where participants enter info on a web map