Research Methods

Question 1

How many square feet are in 1 acre?

Answer 1

43,560 square feet

Question 2

How many linear feet are in 1 mile?

Answer 2

5,280 linear feet

Question 3

How many acres are in 1 hectare?

Answer 3

2.47 acres

Question 4

How many acres are in 1 square mile?

Answer 4

640 acres

Question 5

What is a location quotient?

Answer 5

Ratio of proportion of local employment in one sector to similar proportion in the national economy.

Based on historic data

Used to identify the degree of self-sufficiency in an employment sector.

Question 6

List the hierarchal steps in goal setting

Answer 6

Goal, objective, policy, criteria, measure, program

Question 7

Describe the difference between a goal, objective, and policy.

Answer 7

Goals are value-based statements describing a desired future condition

Objectives are more specific and measurable statements of a desired end - should include location, character and timing

Policy is a rule or course of action that indicates how the goals or objectives of the plan should be realized; should include principles, agreements, laws, regulations, and resolutions

Question 8

Describe the difference between criteria, measures, and programs

Answer 8

Criteria are measurable dimensions of objectives used to compare how closely different proposed policy alternatives will come to meeting the goals of solving the program.

Measures are the actual criteria measurements taken of each proposed policy alternative, ex. # of jobs created.

Programs are a series of related, mission oriented activities aimed at carrying out a particular goal or policy. Should include initiatives, projects, milestones, costs and responsibilities.