Lecture 5 : Community mapping Flashcards
What is the main objective of community mapping?
A) To provide statistical data for policy decisions
B) To identify community assets, needs, and relationships
C) To replace government planning with community-driven initiatives
D) To increase real estate value in urban areas
B
Which of the following best describes community mapping?
A) A top-down government approach to data collection
B) A method to document both physical and social assets in a community
C) A practice that focuses only on financial investments in a neighborhood
D) A tool used exclusively for urban planning
B
Which elements are commonly identified in a community mapping project?
A) Individual residents, land prices, and housing investments
B) Physical structures, organizations, and institutions
C) Political affiliations and voting behaviors
D) Global economic trends and trade policies
B
Which approach is emphasized in community mapping?
A) Purely quantitative data collection
B) A balance between qualitative and quantitative research
C) Exclusive use of survey-based analysis
D) A strict reliance on historical records
B
What is the difference between BIG Data and THICK Data in community research?
A) BIG Data focuses on large-scale statistics, while THICK Data captures deep, qualitative insights
B) BIG Data is always more useful than THICK Data
C) BIG Data is used for emotional responses, while THICK Data tracks financial trends
D) THICK Data only consists of interviews, while BIG Data uses graphs
A
Which of the following is NOT a method used in qualitative community research?
A) Participant observation
B) Conducting structured interviews
C) Tracking economic trade patterns
D) Analyzing photographs and historical records
C
Why is participant observation important in community research?
A) It allows researchers to collect firsthand experiences of the community
B) It replaces the need for surveys and interviews
C) It ensures that researchers control how the community is represented
D) It eliminates bias in social research
A
In community mapping, what does “walking the ground” mean?
A) Physically exploring a community to understand its environment and culture
B) Conducting online research about a neighborhood
C) Analyzing satellite images to map a region
D) Focusing on numerical data rather than personal experiences
A
Which of the following statements best represents the role of a community worker in mapping?
A) They must document data without personal involvement
B) They should engage with the community and develop relationships to gain deeper insights
C) They should collect data remotely to avoid bias
D) They must only focus on government-approved research methods
B
What is the purpose of framing in community research?
A) To create a step-by-step government action plan
B) To define the key issues and objectives before mapping
C) To determine which political policies will be enforced in the area
D) To focus only on historical changes in a neighborhood
B
Which of the following is an example of an asset that might be mapped in a community study?
A) A long-standing local clinic
B) The percentage of community members who own smartphones
C) A global stock market trend
D) International trade regulations
A
In ethnographic research, what is a key principle?
A) The researcher should remain detached and uninvolved
B) The researcher should immerse themselves in the community to understand lived experiences
C) Ethnographic research only consists of formal interviews
D) Data collection should be limited to economic statistics
B
Why is it important to consider the local environment in community mapping?
A) It provides insight into daily life, interactions, and community habits
B) It helps predict national economic trends
C) It ensures that every community follows the same urban design
D) It focuses only on physical infrastructure without considering social aspects
A
What does the concept of “place-making” in community mapping refer to?
A) The process of physically redesigning neighborhoods
B) The ways in which people give meaning to and shape their community spaces
C) The implementation of strict zoning laws in urban areas
D) The removal of traditional elements from community spaces
B
What is one of the biggest challenges in community mapping?
A) Lack of government approval for all community projects
B) Ensuring that community voices are authentically represented
C) The inability to access digital satellite images
D) The elimination of all local traditions and customs
B
Which of the following is NOT a major goal of community mapping?
A) Providing visual data for participation
B) Helping communities engage in a participatory process
C) Ensuring that all data collected is used for commercial gain
D) Gaining external support for community initiatives
B
Which type of community map focuses on identifying informal art and cultural expressions?
A) Community ecological map
B) Community economic map
C) Community cultural map
D) Community public map
C
What is the key benefit of participatory mapping?
A) It allows local communities to be involved in shaping development strategies
B) It ensures that decisions are made solely by external researchers
C) It eliminates the need for government involvement in planning
D) It focuses only on physical infrastructure
A
Which of the following factors can limit inclusiveness in community mapping?
A) Over-representation of community members
B) Limited resources and intentional exclusion of certain groups
C) Too many perspectives being considered
D) Excessive funding from government sources
B
Community mapping can serve as a tool for:
A) Identifying problem areas in a community
B) Raising awareness about social issues
C) Mobilizing resources and interventions
D) All of the above
D
What is a key feature of the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) model in mapping?
A) It focuses only on problems and weaknesses
B) It emphasizes identifying and mobilizing existing community assets
C) It discourages community participation
D) It relies exclusively on government-led initiatives
B
In the context of community mapping, ‘bonding social capital’ refers to:
A) The ability to build connections with people from diverse backgrounds
B) Strong relationships within a homogenous group
C) A focus on government policies rather than community engagement
D) The financial value of assets in a community
B
What role does Geographic Information Systems (GIS) play in community mapping?
A) It provides advanced technological tools for mapping community data
B) It replaces community participation in decision-making
C) It removes the need for qualitative research
D) It only focuses on economic assets
A
Which of the following best describes counter-mapping?
A) A method used to reinforce existing power structures
B) The use of mapping to challenge dominant power structures and advocate for change
C) A focus only on environmental factors in a community
D) A way to highlight government achievements
B
Community mapping as a research method primarily uses:
A) Quantitative data only
B) Qualitative data only
C) Both qualitative and quantitative data
D) No data, just visual sketches
B
What is one of the key challenges in community mapping?
A) Lack of interest from the community
B) Ensuring that maps represent diverse perspectives fairly
C) Having too many assets in a community
D) Only needing trained professionals to conduct mapping
B
What is the main reason community members should be involved in mapping activities?
A) To ensure maps reflect academic theories
B) To empower communities and promote local ownership of data
C) To create competition between different groups
D) To increase government control over community issues
B
Which mapping method helps communities recognize the impact of external influences on their assets and relationships?
A) Community ecological mapping
B) Community financial mapping
C) Community strategic mapping
D) Community artistic mapping
A
What is a ‘transect walk’ in community mapping?
A) A systematic walk through an area to observe and validate data
B) A survey conducted via phone calls
C) A virtual simulation of a community
D) A method used to exclude community members from the mapping process
A
Which of the following is an example of an outcome from a successful community mapping initiative?
A) Increased awareness and participation in local decision-making
B) Reduced need for government funding
C) Decreased involvement from community members
D) Elimination of all community challenges
A
Why is it important to include informal settings in community mapping?
A) Because formal institutions already have enough data
B) Informal settings often serve as key community spaces for discussions and interactions
C) Only traditional structures matter in mapping
D) Government policies do not affect informal settings
B
