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UNDERSTANDING WEATHER FORECAST USE AND HAZARD EXPERIENCE

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ROLE

Lead Researcher

METHODS

Mixed Methods Survey

DEVELOPMENT TIME

1 day

Problem

A stakeholder of another project inquired how often our participants use weather forecasts, and about their experiences with weather hazards. The purpose of this study was to respond to this stakeholder's inquiries about participant characteristics.

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Method

Participants

290 University of Washington psychology students participated on a volunteer basis during their introductory psychology course.

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Survey Items

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Insights

Our participants use weather forecasts often.
They have experience using them to make decisions (primarily decisions about what to wear, what form of transportation to take, and which recreational activities to engage in)
Most have experience with weather hazards (e.g., snow, hurricane, typhoon, etc.).
These characteristics may play a role in the trust ratings, estimates, and decision behaviors observed in related projects.

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Outcome

Achieved stakeholder buy-in by addressing their questions.