The research briefing
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What is the main limitation of the survey?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: Most respondents already use the centre
Our survey suggests that flexible opening hours would help many residents use the sports centre. However, responses came mainly from existing members, so we should not assume they represent the whole community. Before extending the trial, we will invite feedback from non-members, especially shift workers. The budget is sufficient for a short pilot, but not yet for a permanent change.
What change is being considered at the centre?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: More flexible opening hours
The survey concerns flexible opening hours.
Whose views will the team especially seek next?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: Non-members who work shifts
They will invite non-member feedback, especially from shift workers.
What does the available budget support?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: A short pilot
Funding is sufficient for a short pilot but not yet a permanent change.
What is the speaker's attitude to the survey findings?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: Interested but cautious about generalising
The speaker recognises a useful result while noting a limited sample.
What is the main limitation of the survey?
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Correct answer: Most respondents already use the centre
Our survey suggests that flexible opening hours would help many residents use the sports centre. However, responses came mainly from existing members, so we should not assume they represent the whole community. Before extending the trial, we will invite feedback from non-members, especially shift workers. The budget is sufficient for a short pilot, but not yet for a permanent change.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: More flexible opening hours
The survey concerns flexible opening hours.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: Non-members who work shifts
They will invite non-member feedback, especially from shift workers.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: A short pilot
Funding is sufficient for a short pilot but not yet a permanent change.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: Interested but cautious about generalising
The speaker recognises a useful result while noting a limited sample.
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