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In the Impacts of Suburbia on Children thread, an attempt to "define" suburbia was suggested, but received very little response. I think this is a compelling activity, to define suburbia in such a way that is measurable.
One trait of suburbia that I think can be measured is:
The majority of the residences are single-family detached homes.
All a researcher needs to do is define the geographic area to be studied and then go out and count the ratio of single-family residences to other types of residences. If the majority are single-family, then yep, it's quite possible that the geographic area may indeed be suburban in nature... you get the idea.
But this is only one trait. I am sure there are many others. Any more suggestions? If you post, please tell us what should be measured and how it would be measured. A complete scientific methodology isn't required, just a quick sentence or two to demonstrate how the suggested measure can be quantified.
Let's be sure to keep the tone conversational, accessible, and fun, yet articulate and concise!
One trait of suburbia that I think can be measured is:
The majority of the residences are single-family detached homes.
All a researcher needs to do is define the geographic area to be studied and then go out and count the ratio of single-family residences to other types of residences. If the majority are single-family, then yep, it's quite possible that the geographic area may indeed be suburban in nature... you get the idea.
But this is only one trait. I am sure there are many others. Any more suggestions? If you post, please tell us what should be measured and how it would be measured. A complete scientific methodology isn't required, just a quick sentence or two to demonstrate how the suggested measure can be quantified.
Let's be sure to keep the tone conversational, accessible, and fun, yet articulate and concise!