6.7 - Problems
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Practice Questions
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What is the main purpose of data collection in transportation engineering?
💡 Hint: Think about what informs decisions in transportation systems.
Define household data.
💡 Hint: Relate it to travel activities of family members.
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What is the purpose of data validation?
💡 Hint: Think about ensuring quality before using data for conclusions.
Name one common issue with household data collection.
💡 Hint: What happens when you don’t hear back from everyone you ask?
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Challenge Problems
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You are designing a survey for a new transportation project. What steps would you take to ensure it is free from bias and accurately represents the population?
💡 Hint: Think about the components of survey design discussed.
After conducting a survey, you discover a significant non-response rate. What strategies could you utilize to address this and enhance the reliability of your data?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the issues faced during household data collection.
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