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Resources & Social Resources & Social ScienceScienceConceptual Frameworks, Conceptual Frameworks, Research QuestionsResearch Questions
Kathleen L. Wolf, Ph.D.Kathleen L. Wolf, Ph.D.kwolf@u.washington.edukwolf@u.washington.edu
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ESRM 304ESRM 304November 17, 2008November 17, 2008
ESRM 304 LabESRM 304 LabSocial ScienceSocial Science
St. Edward State Park - recreation evaluation
There are many social questions about parks, rec, and open space!
parks and people issue/dynamicwhat would be a research question?
(1-2 sentencesidea(s) for data collection about people
30 minute essay – due Monday
human human dimensionsdimensionsof of naturalnaturalresourceresourcemgmtmgmt
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ReadingsReadingsResearch Methods:
• Bryman, & Cramer. 1997. Quantitative Data Analysis: A Guide for Social Scientists.
• Galvan, J. L. 2004. Writing Literature Reviews: A Guide for Students of the Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2nd Edition. Chapter 5: Analyzing Literature from the Viewpoint of a Researcher.
• Shoemaker, et al. 2000. Social Science Methodologies for Studying Individuals’ Responses in Human Issues in Horticulture Research. HortTechnology.
Reserve BooksReserve BooksResearch Methods:
Creswell. 1994. Research Design: Qualitative & Quantitative Approaches.
Robson. 1993. Real World Research: A Resource for Social Scientists and Practitioner-Researchers.
Zeisel. 1981. Inquiry by Design: Tools for Environment-Behavior Research.
““preferring preferring simplicitysimplicity
is not is not denial of complexity,denial of complexity,
but,but,clarification of the clarification of the significant”significant”
an architect somewhere
decide on a focusdecide on a focusdevelop research develop research
questionsquestions
choose a research choose a research strategystrategy
arrange practicalitiesarrange practicalitiescollect the datacollect the data
carry out analysiscarry out analysis
report what you’ve report what you’ve foundfound
select methodsselect methods
Process of Scientific Investigation
Conceptual FrameworkConceptual FrameworkPrimary Research QuestionsFramework may include hypothesesFramework is project skeleton
develop subquestionsoperationalize questionsfield methodsdata collection
Examples
Framework Basics!Framework Basics!Who?Where?Why?
usersgeneral populacestakeholdersmanagersdecision-makers
on-sitenear, off-sitecommunityregionstate
planmanageevaluateforecastfundtheory
Study 1:Study 1:Urban Forestry & Urban Forestry & Shopping EnvironmentsShopping Environments
Main Streets & Central
Business Districts
Urban Forestry & Urban Forestry & Shopping EnvironmentsShopping Environments
Visual quality - visual preference?
Maintenance and upkeepProduct qualityMerchant interaction
Shopper perceptions?
Ratings of varied images of streetscape conditions
Shopper patronage?
Travel time & distanceLength of stayWillingness-to-pay for products
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Study 2:Study 2:Urban Youth, Urban Youth, Urban Forest Urban Forest Restoration, & Personal Restoration, & Personal DevelopmentDevelopment
Urban Youth, Urban Forestry Urban Youth, Urban Forestry Restoration, & Personal Restoration, & Personal DevelopmentDevelopment
Psychological development
Improved family dynamicsCommunity leadership
Social development
Self-concept and identityConfidence and self-efficacy
Career development
Ecological literacyNatural resource career knowledge & interest
Study 3:Study 3:Private Landowners, Private Landowners, Nonpoint Source Nonpoint Source Pollution, & Land Pollution, & Land ManagementManagement
Stormwater qualityStormwater quantitySalmon habitat
Nonpoint sourcesCumulative effects
Private Landowners, Nonpoint Private Landowners, Nonpoint Source Pollution & Land Source Pollution & Land ManagementManagement
Learning effectiveness?
Environmental ethicEconomic gainExternal influences
Motivations to adopt behavior?
Judgments of internet, site visits, print materials, classes, etc.
Satisfactions after doing recommended BMPs?
Landscape stewardshipIntrinsic pleasure or valueHealth of personal land and animals
Sources Sources for for
Conceptual Conceptual Framework?Framework?
Theory
Prior Studies
Case Studies
Pilot Study
Personal Experiences
Field Managers & Experts
ESRM 304 LabESRM 304 LabSocial ScienceSocial Science
St. Edward State Park - recreation evaluation
There are many social questions about parks, rec, and open space!
parks and people issue/dynamicwhat would be a research question?
(1-2 sentencesidea(s) for data collection about people
30 minute essay – due Monday