RachelJT
08-21-2010, 17:04
I'm working on a research project for and undergrad program my college sponsers. We will be presenting at the North Carolina University in Asheville. I;ve developed a survey and need alot more resposes!! Anyone who is inerested please fill out the attatched survey and send to rthomas@ferrum.edu Time is running out! Thanks!
Natural History and the Appalachian Trail
This is a survey to assess the impact the Appalachian Trail has had on a person’s knowledge and awareness of the environment.
Part One: Rate your Knowledge of these categories before your hiking experience; 1 being the lowest knowledge and 5 being the highest knowledge
How would you rate you overall knowledge of natural history before hiking the AT? 1 2 3 4 5
Birds: 1 2 3 4 5
Mammals: 1 2 3 4 5
Amphbians: 1 2 3 4 5
Reptiles: 1 2 3 4 5
Plant life: 1 2 3 4 5
Part Two: Rate your knowledge of these categories after your hiking experience; 1 being the lowest knowledge and 5 being the highest knowledge
How would you rate your knowledge of natural history after hiking the AT? 1 2 3 4 5
Birds: 1 2 3 4 5
Mammals: 1 2 3 4 5
Amphibians: 1 2 3 4 5
Reptiles: 1 2 3 4 5
Plant life: 1 2 3 4 5
Part Three:
Describe some type of animal disturbance or signs of animals on the trail:
Did you see (circle all that you saw along the trail):
Bear Snake Woodchuck Maple Notable trees: _____________________
Bobcat Lizard Goose Pine
Coyote Turtle Duck Oak
Mountain lion Frog Sparrow Mushrooms Notable wildflowers: ________________
Fox Newt Hummingbird Moss
Chipmunk Dove Lichens
Part Four: General Information
Age:
Occupation:
Education Level:
Are you a (circle all that apply):
Northbound Thru Hiker
Southbound Thru Hiker
Section Hiker
Day Hiker
When did you start your thru-hike?
When did your thru hike end?
How many miles of the AT have you hiked?
When was the first time you hiked?
What was your favorite Natural History book you read to prepare for your hike?
Optional:
Describe your most unique experience while hiking on the AT:
Natural History and the Appalachian Trail
This is a survey to assess the impact the Appalachian Trail has had on a person’s knowledge and awareness of the environment.
Part One: Rate your Knowledge of these categories before your hiking experience; 1 being the lowest knowledge and 5 being the highest knowledge
How would you rate you overall knowledge of natural history before hiking the AT? 1 2 3 4 5
Birds: 1 2 3 4 5
Mammals: 1 2 3 4 5
Amphbians: 1 2 3 4 5
Reptiles: 1 2 3 4 5
Plant life: 1 2 3 4 5
Part Two: Rate your knowledge of these categories after your hiking experience; 1 being the lowest knowledge and 5 being the highest knowledge
How would you rate your knowledge of natural history after hiking the AT? 1 2 3 4 5
Birds: 1 2 3 4 5
Mammals: 1 2 3 4 5
Amphibians: 1 2 3 4 5
Reptiles: 1 2 3 4 5
Plant life: 1 2 3 4 5
Part Three:
Describe some type of animal disturbance or signs of animals on the trail:
Did you see (circle all that you saw along the trail):
Bear Snake Woodchuck Maple Notable trees: _____________________
Bobcat Lizard Goose Pine
Coyote Turtle Duck Oak
Mountain lion Frog Sparrow Mushrooms Notable wildflowers: ________________
Fox Newt Hummingbird Moss
Chipmunk Dove Lichens
Part Four: General Information
Age:
Occupation:
Education Level:
Are you a (circle all that apply):
Northbound Thru Hiker
Southbound Thru Hiker
Section Hiker
Day Hiker
When did you start your thru-hike?
When did your thru hike end?
How many miles of the AT have you hiked?
When was the first time you hiked?
What was your favorite Natural History book you read to prepare for your hike?
Optional:
Describe your most unique experience while hiking on the AT: