After finished raw data analysis, we decided to consult with our clients, Dr. Nadine Schuurman and Dr. Miriam Rosin, to help us determined the importance of each variabes in relation to others. We calculated walkability scores according to both results for further comparative analysis:
Dr. Nadine Schuurman
Dr. Schuurman was requested to rank the walkability factors regarding her knowledge of health geography and GIS. The result is illustrated as following:
The walkability score of Metro Vancouver calculated using Dr. Schuurman's weighting result:
Dr. Miriam Rosin
Dr. Rosin was requested to rank the walkability factors regarding her background of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology. The result is illustrated as following:
The walkability score of Metro Vancouver calculated using Dr. Rosin's weighting result: