Althalus Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Hey Off Topic Tip.iters! So, I'm doing a study in my social psychology class and was hoping you guys and gals could help me out. Part of my study involves a survey about parking lot behavior. I can't tell you what exactly I'm studying (although some of you may figure it out based on the questions) however, I will fill you all in on the details after I get enough people participating. For the survey, if you can just copy and paste the questions then place your answer next to it, that'd be great. I appreciate any involvement and thank everyone in advance for their time. So, without further ado here are the questions: Question 1 A. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "bad" and 7 being "good" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when no one is waiting for the spot? B. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "bad" and 7 being "good" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when another car is waiting for the spot? Question 2 A. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "uncomfortable" and 7 being "comfortable" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when no one is waiting for the spot? B. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "uncomfortable" and 7 being "comfortable" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when another car is waiting for the spot? Question 3. A. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "anxious" and 7 being "calm" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when no one is waiting for the spot? B. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "anxious" and 7 being "calm" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when another car is waiting for the spot? Question 4. A. When leaving a parking spot, about how long on average do you think it takes from the moment you start the car to the moment the car completely leaves the parking space when someone is waiting for the space? B. When leaving a parking spot, about how long on average do you think it takes from the moment you start the car to the moment your car completely leaves the parking space when someone is not waiting for the space? Question 5. A. If you have kids when leaving a parking spot, about how long on average do you think it takes from the moment you open the drivers door to the moment when your car completely leaves the parking space when someone is waiting for the space? B. If you have kids when leaving a parking spot, about how long on average do you think it takes from the moment you open the drivers door to the moment when your car completely leaves the parking space when someone is not waiting for the space? Question 6. A. On a scale of 1 to 7, with 1 being distracted and 7 not being distracted, how distracted are you with kids in the car? B. On a scale of 1 to 7, with 1 being distracted and 7 being not distracted, how distracted are you without kids in the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doomy Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I don't even have my liscence yet, and I regret not getting it earlier. Getting on Sunday though. Sounds like a very boring study. Doomy edit: I like sheep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkbullet3 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 [hide=Survey answers.]Question 1 A. 7 B. 5 Question 2 A. 7 B. 5 Question 3 A. 7 B. 5 Question 4 A. 50 seconds. (+20 seconds for moving about if that someone doesn't give me much space to back up.) B. 50 seconds. Question 5 A. 4 minutes and 30 seconds (Don't have kids, so I'm assuming I do, as the question asks.) B. 4 minutes and 30 seconds Question 6 A. 4 B. 7[/hide] ^ Blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furah Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I guess I'll answer this, I'm pretty much a new driver, so if you were wanting some perspective I guess this will be of use :D Question 1 A. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "bad" and 7 being "good" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when no one is waiting for the spot? 7 B. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "bad" and 7 being "good" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when another car is waiting for the spot? 7 Question 2 A. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "uncomfortable" and 7 being "comfortable" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when no one is waiting for the spot? 5 B. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "uncomfortable" and 7 being "comfortable" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when another car is waiting for the spot? 5 Question 3. A. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "anxious" and 7 being "calm" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when no one is waiting for the spot? 6 B. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "anxious" and 7 being "calm" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when another car is waiting for the spot? 5 Question 4. A. When leaving a parking spot, about how long on average do you think it takes from the moment you start the car to the moment the car completely leaves the parking space when someone is waiting for the space? 5-15 seconds depending on what way the car is facing. B. When leaving a parking spot, about how long on average do you think it takes from the moment you start the car to the moment your car completely leaves the parking space when someone is not waiting for the space? 5-15 seconds depending on what way the car is facing. Question 5. A. If you have kids when leaving a parking spot, about how long on average do you think it takes from the moment you open the drivers door to the moment when your car completely leaves the parking space when someone is waiting for the space? Don't have any kids. B. If you have kids when leaving a parking spot, about how long on average do you think it takes from the moment you open the drivers door to the moment when your car completely leaves the parking space when someone is not waiting for the space? Don't have any kids. Question 6. A. On a scale of 1 to 7, with 1 being distracted and 7 not being distracted, how distracted are you with kids in the car? Don't have any kids. B. On a scale of 1 to 7, with 1 being distracted and 7 being not distracted, how distracted are you without kids in the car? 7 Steam | PM me for BBM PIN Nine naked men is a technological achievement. Quote of 2013. PCGamingWiki - Let's fix PC gaming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevepole Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Question 1 A. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "bad" and 7 being "good" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when no one is waiting for the spot? 7. I don't understand how you would feel bad or good. confidence in driving? B. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "bad" and 7 being "good" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when another car is waiting for the spot? 7. Question 2 A. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "uncomfortable" and 7 being "comfortable" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when no one is waiting for the spot? 7. B. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "uncomfortable" and 7 being "comfortable" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when another car is waiting for the spot? 7. I don't get nervous around other drivers. Question 3. A. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "anxious" and 7 being "calm" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when no one is waiting for the spot? 7. B. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "anxious" and 7 being "calm" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when another car is waiting for the spot? 7. Never want to over react. Question 4. A. When leaving a parking spot, about how long on average do you think it takes from the moment you start the car to the moment the car completely leaves the parking space when someone is waiting for the space? Generally pretty quick after I start the engine I leave so 30 seconds. B. When leaving a parking spot, about how long on average do you think it takes from the moment you start the car to the moment your car completely leaves the parking space when someone is not waiting for the space? Same as if another car was waiting I don't change my driving habits. Question 5. A. If you have kids when leaving a parking spot, about how long on average do you think it takes from the moment you open the drivers door to the moment when your car completely leaves the parking space when someone is waiting for the space? omit. B. If you have kids when leaving a parking spot, about how long on average do you think it takes from the moment you open the drivers door to the moment when your car completely leaves the parking space when someone is not waiting for the space? omit. Question 6. A. On a scale of 1 to 7, with 1 being distracted and 7 not being distracted, how distracted are you with kids in the car? omit. B. On a scale of 1 to 7, with 1 being distracted and 7 being not distracted, how distracted are you without kids in the car? I would say I'm about a 5 or 6 on this one depending on whats going on around me or who I'm with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shazarabbit Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 [hide=Survey Answers]Question 1 A. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "bad" and 7 being "good" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when no one is waiting for the spot? Definately a seven. B. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "bad" and 7 being "good" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when another car is waiting for the spot? 1 Question 2 A. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "uncomfortable" and 7 being "comfortable" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when no one is waiting for the spot? 7 B. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "uncomfortable" and 7 being "comfortable" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when another car is waiting for the spot? 1 Question 3. A. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "anxious" and 7 being "calm" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when no one is waiting for the spot? 7 B. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "anxious" and 7 being "calm" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when another car is waiting for the spot? 1 Question 4. A. When leaving a parking spot, about how long on average do you think it takes from the moment you start the car to the moment the car completely leaves the parking space when someone is waiting for the space? 20 seconds. B. When leaving a parking spot, about how long on average do you think it takes from the moment you start the car to the moment your car completely leaves the parking space when someone is not waiting for the space? About 60 seconds. I need to set up the iphone for music etc for the drive. :P Question 5. A. If you have kids when leaving a parking spot, about how long on average do you think it takes from the moment you open the drivers door to the moment when your car completely leaves the parking space when someone is waiting for the space? I don't have kids but i do have siblings and friends with kids and its the same as any other time. B. If you have kids when leaving a parking spot, about how long on average do you think it takes from the moment you open the drivers door to the moment when your car completely leaves the parking space when someone is not waiting for the space? As above Question 6. A. On a scale of 1 to 7, with 1 being distracted and 7 not being distracted, how distracted are you with kids in the car? 3 B. On a scale of 1 to 7, with 1 being distracted and 7 being not distracted, how distracted are you without kids in the car? 7[/hide] Hope this helps :D Proud Tip.It Moderator December 07 - October 2009Proud TETAU Member 2006 - 2007 <3"I had a standing agreement with god. I'd agree to believe in him, barely, so long as he let me sleep in on Sundays." - Rose Hathaway[ Posting & You ] [ Forum Rules ] [ Next Tetau Event ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da_Latios Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Question 1 A. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "bad" and 7 being "good" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when no one is waiting for the spot? - 6 B. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "bad" and 7 being "good" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when another car is waiting for the spot? - 7 Question 2 A. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "uncomfortable" and 7 being "comfortable" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when no one is waiting for the spot? - 5 B. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "uncomfortable" and 7 being "comfortable" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when another car is waiting for the spot? - 7 Question 3. A. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "anxious" and 7 being "calm" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when no one is waiting for the spot? - 7 B. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "anxious" and 7 being "calm" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when another car is waiting for the spot? - 3 Question 4. A. When leaving a parking spot, about how long on average do you think it takes from the moment you start the car to the moment the car completely leaves the parking space when someone is waiting for the space? - ~15 seconds B. When leaving a parking spot, about how long on average do you think it takes from the moment you start the car to the moment your car completely leaves the parking space when someone is not waiting for the space? - ~15 seconds Question 5. A. If you have kids when leaving a parking spot, about how long on average do you think it takes from the moment you open the drivers door to the moment when your car completely leaves the parking space when someone is waiting for the space? - 2 years and 11 days. Actually, about 30 seconds B. If you have kids when leaving a parking spot, about how long on average do you think it takes from the moment you open the drivers door to the moment when your car completely leaves the parking space when someone is not waiting for the space? - Same as above, but then again, it depends on the age of the kids Question 6. A. On a scale of 1 to 7, with 1 being distracted and 7 not being distracted, how distracted are you with kids in the car? - 2 B. On a scale of 1 to 7, with 1 being distracted and 7 being not distracted, how distracted are you without kids in the car? - 1 IRC Nick: Hiroki | 99 Agility | Max Quest Points | 138 CombatBandos drops: 20 Hilt | 22 Chestplate | 21 Tassets | 14 Boots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Althalus Posted March 10, 2009 Author Share Posted March 10, 2009 Well it doesn't seem like any more posts are coming anytime soon so I'll fill the people who replied in on what I'm studying. My group is looking at whether or not people are protective of public spaces when intruded upon. It's based on the theory of territoriality. Thanks again for everyone's help this topic can be locked if a mod chooses to or we can leave it open if people want to discuss territoriality and people in parking lots. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGoddessI Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Question 1 A. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "bad" and 7 being "good" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when no one is waiting for the spot? 7 B. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "bad" and 7 being "good" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when another car is waiting for the spot? 7 Question 2 A. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "uncomfortable" and 7 being "comfortable" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when no one is waiting for the spot? 7 B. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "uncomfortable" and 7 being "comfortable" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when another car is waiting for the spot? 7 Question 3. A. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "anxious" and 7 being "calm" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when no one is waiting for the spot? 7 B. On a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being "anxious" and 7 being "calm" how do you feel about leaving a parking space when another car is waiting for the spot? 7 Question 4. A. When leaving a parking spot, about how long on average do you think it takes from the moment you start the car to the moment the car completely leaves the parking space when someone is waiting for the space? As long as it takes, I don't care about what they want lol B. When leaving a parking spot, about how long on average do you think it takes from the moment you start the car to the moment your car completely leaves the parking space when someone is not waiting for the space? As long as it takes, I don't time myself. Question 5. A. If you have kids when leaving a parking spot, about how long on average do you think it takes from the moment you open the drivers door to the moment when your car completely leaves the parking space when someone is waiting for the space? As long as it takes, I don't time myself B. If you have kids when leaving a parking spot, about how long on average do you think it takes from the moment you open the drivers door to the moment when your car completely leaves the parking space when someone is not waiting for the space? As above Question 6. A. On a scale of 1 to 7, with 1 being distracted and 7 not being distracted, how distracted are you with kids in the car? 7 - My kid is good in the car and this question is flawed. You can't determine why the person is stressed and some kids behave better than others. B. On a scale of 1 to 7, with 1 being distracted and 7 being not distracted, how distracted are you without kids in the car? 7 Well it doesn't seem like any more posts are coming anytime soon so I'll fill the people who replied in on what I'm studying. My group is looking at whether or not people are protective of public spaces when intruded upon. It's based on the theory of territoriality. Thanks again for everyone's help this topic can be locked if a mod chooses to or we can leave it open if people want to discuss territoriality and people in parking lots. Cheers! You're welcome - I didn't read this until I finished the questions. No offense (I also studied psychology - one of my electives was road psychology) but I don't think your survey can accurately determine whether people are protective of public spaces when intruded upon. I don't think it is based on the theory of territoriality. People probably feel anxious because they have to perform pulling out of a car park in front of other people, perhaps they feel rushed. What's that got to do with territoriality? What if you have kids in the car that are distracting you? That also has nothing to do with territoriality, it's a distraction. Also take in to consideration that perhaps some people that you are surveying have anxiety and thus doesn't accurately measure anything at all in your survey. What about age? ethnic? gender? where's any of that in your survey? Some younger people probably take longer because they like to put their favourite cd in the player, where as an elderly person yet takes longer because they're slower or perhaps they're even disabled. You should also rephrase the questions in different ways to make sure people are giving you accurate answers that won't throw off your results :thumbup: Good luck with it though, I hope there's more to your study :) The only people who tell you that you can't do something are those who have already given up on their own dreams so feel the need to discourage yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Althalus Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 The questionnaire is actually based upon a previous study and the questions asked are quite similar to those. I'm not doing a complete study just one extra variable over top of intrusion and that is children. The rest of my class is doing things like age, gender, the type of car that is intruding etc. The questionnaire is designed to determine whether it is territoriality or are people just anxious/distracted/uncomfortable. Research doesn't have to support a theory at all. Thanks for your input though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayOxide Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Shouldnt you be doing your own test? :| I dont need a siggy no moar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGoddessI Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 That makes more sense, if these were your only questions I was going to say, umm... what university teaches this exactly?? Seeing as you're looking for people with children you should try an online parenting forum? If you want mods to lock it, you should PM one or change your thread title to "mods please lock". Good luck :thumbup: The only people who tell you that you can't do something are those who have already given up on their own dreams so feel the need to discourage yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pureprayer Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Meh. Reported this thread for the lock but clicked "promote/demote guide" Sorry. Pureprayer, you're awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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