albert dock

Question 1

Questionnaire

Answer 1

Sampling method: Stratified/random sampling. Supposed to question a cross section of men/women, age groups & ethnicity – in reality, asked anyone who would answer.

Sample size: 360 (each person collected minimum of 10)
Description: Asking questions to determine if the urban change had created opportunities.

Question 2

strengths of questionare

Answer 2

Strengths
-The method is a good way to collect data.
-The data collected can easily be collated
and graphed to show the common opinions of the people.
-They are a cost efficient way of collecting quantitative data.
-They are a practical way to gather people’s opinions.

Question 3

weaknesses of questionare

Answer 3

Weaknesses

-People may lie especially if they are
given options and their choice is not
there.
-Carrying out face to face questionnaires can be time consuming so a large sample size cannot be obtained in the time.

Question 4

Method 2: Land Use Survey

Answer 4

Sampling method: Stratified sampling

Sample size: 60 sites/locations

Description: Add the function of the space to a list to establish what facilities are available.

Question 5

Strengths land use

Answer 5

Strengths

It shows exactly how many different
opportunities are available in the Albert
Dock.

Highlights any empty units

Question 6

Weaknesses land use

Answer 6

• Needs to be repeated at different times of
  year to see if the usage changes.

Can be difficult to establish the unit number
of if the unit has been split.

Question 7

Questionnaire

Aim

Answer 7

Questionnaire

Aim: To investigate the opinions of the locals to
determine what they think of the Albert Dock’s
regeneration and opportunities available.

Question 8

Land Use
Survey

Aim

Answer 8

Land Use
Survey

Aim: To investigate what facilities are available at the
Albert dock, shops cafes etc to establish if
opportunities are present.

Question 9

People/
pedestrian count

Aim:

Answer 9

People/
pedestrian count

Aim: To investigate how well used the Albert Dock is
to establish if opportunities are present

Question 10

aim Environment
survey

Answer 10

To investigate the impacts of Redevelopment of the Albert
Dock

Question 11

Method 3: People / predestrian count

Answer 11

Sampling method: Stratified sampling (deliberately chosen location)

Sample size: 1 site (At different times at the new bus stop

Description: Tally the number of people that walk past the different locations to
establish how busy the Albert Dock is.

Question 12

Method 3: People / predestrian count strength

Answer 12

It shows exactly how many people go
to the different sites at a given time.

Gives figures for how many people
actually use the facilities at the
Albert Dock.

Question 13

weak pedestrian

Answer 13

Weaknesses

• Needs to be repeated at different times of day/week/year where there would be significant differences in people and amount. (Event on such as a concert )

Can be difficult to count if busy time of day

Question 14

Method 4: Environmental Survey

Answer 14

Sampling method: Sample size: Stratified –chosen streets

Sample size: 6 locations

Description: to assess the impacts of redevelopment and the evidence of
opportunities provided.

Question 15

strength environment

Answer 15

Strengths

-The method is a good way to collect
data.

• The data collected can easily be
  collated and graphed to show the
  common opinions of the class.

Question 16

weak environemtn

Answer 16

Weaknesses

Perceptions are different – pupils see
the same things differently

Given options the choices are not
pupils own views.

Question 17

Presentation method: Pie chart questionnaire

Answer 17

Strengths
Very clearly shows % of different views e.g. good, fair etc.
Clearer than bar as bars would be too similar in height given the data

Weaknesses
Does not compare other data collected.

Alternative techniques
Bar chart.

Question 18

analysis land use

Answer 18

2. Land Use Survey

The results suggest that all units where filled suggesting that
regeneration has been successful and there are opportunities
available.

Question 19

analysis People/ pedestrian
count

Answer 19

3. People/ pedestrian
   count

High numbers of pedestrians found at specific land marks,
Tate gallery, and entrances highlighting that people are using
the facilities at the Albert Dock therefore Regeneration had
created opportunities.

Question 20

Environmental
survey analysis

Answer 20

The results show that some areas have more obvious regeneration and maintenance e.g. sign posts seem to be successful in some areas but have more work to do in some areas to improve the quality of provision.

Question 21

evaluation sample size

Answer 21

Sample size

Sample needs to be done at different times of day, week & year.to
compare weekday, weekend and days when events are
happening e.g. Concert at the M&S bank arena or river of light
festival to compare results.

Question 22

evaluation bias

Answer 22

Bias

All of the methods were open to some kind of bias. People may
have lied on the questionnaires, pedestrian counts may be
inaccurate – a clicker may be useful to use.

Question 23

closing statement

Answer 23

It is evident from the results of our data that Redevelopment of the Albert dock has created opportunities e.g. Jobs from the results obtained. However, this data is only valid for this day.