[IELTS READING - #PRACTICE] - Pick from a list Which TWO of the following research methods are mentioned in the passage? A. the use of existing data relating to a geographical area B. measuring the space given to a variety C. watching what people do in different parts of a building D. analyzing decisions made during the planning of the building E. observing patients’ reactions to each other Kuo’s website provides pictures and plain English summaries of research conducted by her Human Environment Research Laboratory. Among these is a study using police record that found inner-city Chicago apartment blocks with little or no greenery. Frances Kuo and her co-researcher William Sullivan believe that greenery reduces crime- so long as visibility is preserved – because it reduces aggression, bring local residents together outdoors, and the conspicuous presence of people deters criminals. Hilary Barker, a recent graduate in psychology, now works for a design consultancy. She’s part of a four-person research team that contributes to the overall work of the company in helping clients use their office space more productivity. Her team all have backgrounds in psychology or social science, but the rest of the firm consists mainly of architects and interior designers. ‘What i do is pretty rare to be honest,’ Barker says. ‘I feel very privileged rare to able to use my degree in such a way.’ Barker explains that the team carries out observational studies on behalf of companies, to identify exactly how occupants are using their building. The companies are often surprised by the findings, for example, that staff use meeting rooms for quiet, individual work. Enjoy your lesson! Capt. Jin Jin
Posted on: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 14:10:00 +0000
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