Inquries to explore based on the Greater Hazelwood Community Census data:

Prepare:

  1. Review the survey data which has been scrubbed of personally identifying data: there is a long-form set of responses (asked more questions) and a short-form on a separate tab. The Code Book tab will help a bunch.
  2. Consider using the code book sheet and the actual data sheets

Investigation questions

Strive for quality, not complete investigation of each inquiry.

  1. What patterns exist in the gender of the respondent and their perception of Hazelwood's physical appearance? Are folks more likely to be willing to volunteer for a block watch if they believe the neighborhood's appearance is positive?
  2. Which subgroup of respondents (sliced on relevant/interesting questions) are most likely to have indiciated interest in a block watch?
  3. Inquire into patterns that exist in respondents ideas for changes to make in Hazelwood (Q6). Would creating sub-planning groups for neighborhood improvements based on age and gender makse sense to you based on the data? Is there a connection between the improvements folks would like to see and the Creative activities folks are interested in (Q29)?
  4. To what degree are folks who indicate that they have special skills more likely to be willing to volunteer in the community (Q25)?
  5. "People who live in larger households (more people) tend to be happier" says the policy maker in Hazelwood. What can the survey data bring to bear on this assertion? What weaknesses exist in the data limiting their ability to contribute insight to this question?
  6. A town council member suggests that people who own their own home are more "community minded" than those who rent. A recently elected council person disagrees and claims that folks who rent their home are more likely to work lower wage jobs, allowing less time for community engagement. Can the survey data shed insight into this division of thought?