Practice Validation Of Results (6.4.3) - Data Collection - Transportation Engineering - Vol 1

Practice: Validation of results

Lesson 6.4.3Data Collection

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Question 1.
What is the purpose of validation tests?
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Think about the consequences of using wrong data.
Question 2.
Name one type of validation test.
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Recall the methods we discussed in class.
3Question 3.
What is the first step in the validation process?
- Logical Check
- Field Visit Check
- Computational Check
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Think about verifying data through direct observation.
4Question 4.
True or False: Logical checks are unnecessary if computational checks are conducted.
- True
- False
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Consider what each type of check aims to achieve.
Question 5.
You have collected travel data from a survey indicating a standard household size of '2'. Upon checking, you find a record showing three adults traveling. How would you apply logical checks to clarify this discrepancy, and what steps would you take?
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Consider what factors might lead to discrepancies in reported travel.
Question 6.
You discover that during the computational check, an entry lists a household member's age as '101'. What process would you follow to ensure the data's validity?
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Think about how often extreme values should prompt a review.

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