The following project is an in depth analysis of visitation data for the Discovery and Learning department within Zoos Victoria. The analysis includes investigation into several variable comparisons identifying trends and supporting the findings with statistical analyses as necessary. In addition to the numerical analysis, research and interviews of teachers and zoo staff were conducted to qualitatively discuss and explain the observed trends. In conclusion, a set of recommendations has been provided in the areas of future data collection, analysis, and program development.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Ridge, Alicia Jean
• Sawosik, Peter Charles
• Brown, Julie Elizabeth

Subject

• Learning
• Community
• Sustainability
• Environment

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-050107-030940

Keyword

• Tourism

Advisor

• Barnett, Jonathan R.
• Ault, Holly Keyes

Year

• 2007

Center

• Melbourne, Australia Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Zoos Victoria

Date created

• 2007-05-01

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2021-02-02