1: Briefly summarize what is meant by “diurnal population change” as discussed in the
introductory section starting on page 114 and why this concept is important to emergency
management.
2: What is the goal (“purpose”) of the research reported in this article, as given in the last
paragraph of the introductory section on page 115? Interpret this goal in your own words,
rather than just type what the article’s authors wrote.
3: What data are being used in this research? What are the characteristics of that data (first
full paragraph on page 117)?
4: Briefly summarize the interpolation model used in this research.
5: Compare Figures 4, 5, and 6. What do they indicate about diurnal population change in
Salt Lake county?
6: Compare Figures 10 and 11. What do they indicate about diurnal population change in
those specific TAZs?
7: Summarize the case study that begins on page 122.
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8: What do Figures 12 and 13, and related discussion, indicate about the practical
applications of this research?
9: Are there any identifiable strengths or weaknesses in the research presented in this article
(see for example the Discussion section on pages 127-128)?
10: What conclusions do the authors draw from their research (page 128)?
11: What are your concluding thoughts about the article?
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