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Research Methods & Evidence-Based Practice Flashcards

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  1. Which statistical test would a parking researcher use to determine if there is an association between payment method (cash vs. card) and citation rates?

    Answer: Chi-square test of independence

    The chi-square test of independence examines whether two categorical variables are statistically related.

  2. A parking demand forecast model uses current land use data to predict future demand. The primary limitation of this approach is:

    Answer: It assumes future land use patterns will mirror current ones

    Land use–based models assume stable patterns; changes in development, behavior, or technology can make projections inaccurate.

  3. Which term describes the systematic process of identifying, appraising, and synthesizing all available evidence on a specific parking policy question?

    Answer: Systematic review

    A systematic review follows a predetermined protocol to find and synthesize all relevant studies, minimizing bias.

  4. A parking consultant presents a regression analysis showing that adding bike parking reduces car demand by 0.3 spaces per bike space (R²=0.82). What does R² indicate?

    Answer: 82% of variance in car demand is explained by the model

    R² (coefficient of determination) represents the proportion of variance in the dependent variable explained by the independent variable(s).

  5. An evidence-based parking standard recommends 1.0 spaces per unit for transit-oriented developments. Which type of evidence is LEAST persuasive in supporting this standard?

    Answer: One manager's personal experience at a single property

    A single anecdotal experience has the lowest level of evidence because it lacks replication, statistical rigor, and generalizability.

  6. When a parking study's findings cannot be applied beyond the specific facility studied, researchers describe this limitation as:

    Answer: Limited external validity (generalizability)

    External validity (generalizability) refers to the extent that study findings apply to other settings, populations, or times.

  7. Which parking data collection method provides continuous real-time occupancy without field staff?

    Answer: License plate recognition cameras

    License plate recognition (LPR) cameras automatically capture vehicle presence and duration, enabling real-time occupancy monitoring.