Assignment - Methodology 1

Question 1

para 1

Answer 1

location chose bc accesibility by tram = suitable for transect

Question 2

para 2

Answer 2

• data sheet made before going out to conduct survey
• split into diff categories
• highest was 32, lowest was -32
• diff categories subdivide into more specific
• ‘v good’ +2 to ‘v poor’ -2
• physically walked down street on map, made sure nobodys way was blocked

Question 3

advantages

Answer 3

• numerical value obtained = easy comparison w/in diff sites and ppl, can be graphed easily
• v simple t conduct = suitable
• num value can avged at each site from diff ppl

Question 4

disadvantages

Answer 4

• v subjective bc ppl of diff backgrounds etc
• time-specific, e.g. fringe = more litter, pedestrian etc & e.g. time of day

Question 5

para 5

Answer 5

• overall, v reliable method
• despite subjectivity, surveys conducted by same person can be compared, showing changes along a transect
• survey completed in early autumn = no toursits
• simple, not time-consuming, low skill = suitable